Excerpt from A New Collection of Laws, Charters and Local Ordinances of the Governments of Great Britain, France and Spain, Relating to the Concessions of Land in Their Respective Colonies, Vol. 2 of 2: Together With the Laws of Mexico and Texas on the Same Subject; To Which Is Prefixed Judge Johnson's Translation of Azo and Manuel's Institutes of the Civil Law of Spain
We decree and command,~ that the laws and good customs anciently in force in the Indies, for their good government and police, and the usages and customs observed and retained from the introduction of Christianity among them, which are not repugnant to our sacred religion, or to the laws contained in this book, and to those which have been framed anew, be observed and fulfilled; and it having become expedient to do so, we hereby approve and confirm them, reserving to ourselves the power of adding thereto whatever we shall think fit and will appear to us necessary for the service of God our Lord, and our own, and for the rotection of, 't and '18 christian police amoncr, the natives OF those provinces, without prejudice to established> usages among them, or to their good and wholesome customs and statutes.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive collection of Spanish and French laws, ordinances, and decrees that shaped the disposition of public lands in Spanish and French colonies. It is an indispensable tool for legal professionals and historians seeking to understand the legal framework governing land titles in these regions during the colonial era. The author meticulously compiled these documents from various sources, including reports from colonial boards of commissioners, instructions from the Spanish government, and official letters from colonial authorities. The collection covers a wide range of topics, including the establishment of land tribunals, the organization of local governments, the granting of land concessions, and the settlement of land disputes. Through careful analysis of these primary sources, the author sheds light on the complex legal and administrative systems that governed land ownership in the Spanish and French colonies. The book provides valuable insights into the interplay between imperial policies, local customs, and the evolving legal landscape of the Americas. This comprehensive compilation serves as a vital resource for scholars, legal practitioners, and anyone interested in the history of land tenure and the development of legal institutions in the Americas. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781528519595_0
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