Excerpt from Report of the Commissioners Appointed to Consider and Report Upon the Practicability and Expediency of Reducing to a Written and Systematic Code the Common Law of Massachusetts, or Any Part Thereof: Made to His Excellency the Governor, January, 1837
Besides the common law of England, there are to be found in Massachusetts some few local usages aand princi ples, which properly constitute a part of our common law, though unknown to that of England. One of the most striking instances of this sort is the capacity of a mar ried woman to dispose of her real property by a deed with the consent of her husband; whereas, by the com mon law of England, it can be done only by'a peculiar process called a fine or a common recovery.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution and current state of the common law in Massachusetts. It traces the origins of the common law in England and discusses how it was brought to the American colonies and later adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The author examines the various sources of the common law, including statutes, judicial decisions, and customs, and he analyzes the process by which the common law has been modified and adapted to meet the changing needs of society. The book also discusses the relationship between the common law and the statutory law of Massachusetts, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the common law in the Commonwealth. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the common law in Massachusetts. It provides a clear and concise explanation of the complex legal system that governs our state and offers insights into the ways in which the common law continues to shape our lives today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282063832_0
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