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Inquiries for this book have been frequent during the enforced hiatus in its publication consequent upon the war. It has now been carefully revised and certain important points elaborated.
As explained in the preface to the first edition, the work was designed, originally, for the use of banking men, and was the outcome, in a large measure, of practical experience in the examination of titles. The style adopted is less severely technical than that usually met with in legal treatises, and, perhaps, is better calculated, therefore, to appeal to the ordinary lay mind. The author would like to add that, as regards neither this edition nor the pre ceding ones, has he received any personal assistance whatever.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of real property law, tracing its evolution from the feudal system of medieval England to the complexities of the early twentieth century. The author's exploration begins with the Norman Conquest, a pivotal point that reshaped land ownership and established a hierarchical structure where land was held in exchange for military service. As the centuries unfolded, the rigid feudal system gradually gave way to more flexible forms of tenure, leading to the emergence of freehold estates and the rise of equitable principles that tempered the harshness of common law. The author sheds light on key legal concepts such as estates in fee simple, fee tail, and life estates, explaining the rights and limitations associated with each. Central to the narrative is the Statute of Uses, a landmark legislation that sought to abolish the practice of holding land for the benefit of others but inadvertently paved the way for the modern system of trusts. The book's insights illuminate the enduring legacy of feudalism and equity in shaping the legal framework governing land ownership, offering a comprehensive understanding of the principles that continue to influence property rights in the present day. 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 # 9781331240112_0
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