Excerpt from Select Biographical Sketches: From the Note-Books of a Law Reporter
The practice of entering in Note-books used by lawyers in Court, matters totally foreign to merely legal cases is as old as Lord Chancellor Nottingham, who related that he had done so in 1656, and up to the time of the Restoration. A collection of ms. Notes by him, formerly in the posses sion of the late Mr. Hargreaves, not only comprises the notes of Chancery cases taken by him for his own use and study, but also matters of a very different character - such.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book of historical biography presents riveting accounts of four eminent judges from the 1700 and 1800s: Ellenborough, Romilly, Eldon, and Lyndhurst. Drawing from personal notebooks filled with observations and anecdotes, the author provides a rare glimpse into the personal and professional lives of these legal giants. Their achievements, eccentricities, and influence on the development of English law and society are examined in depth. Each profile captures the unique contributions of these jurists, from Lord Ellenborough's formidable presence in the courtroom to Lord Lyndhurst's remarkable journey from humble beginnings to Lord Chancellor. Together, these sketches illuminate the evolution of the legal profession and offer insights into the challenges and triumphs of legal minds throughout history. 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 # 9781330765661_0
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