9781333481582 - A Digest of the Laws of England Respecting Real Property, Vol. 5: Containing Title 35; Fine; 36; Recovery; 37; Alienation by Custom (Classic Reprint) de Cruise, Wil... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive examination of the legal practices surrounding English property law from medieval times onward. Fines, or amicable agreements that transferred lands and tenements from one person to another, are a vital focus of the author's analysis. Fines, an ancient legal concept originating in Roman law, were a key mechanism for transferring land in medieval England. This book traces the historical development of fines, from their inception to their widespread use and eventual decline as a legal conveyance. The author meticulously examines the various types of fines, their legal effects and the intricacies of how fines were levied and recorded throughout English history. The inclusion of original Latin source material and detailed legal analysis enriches the exploration of this fascinating aspect of English law. This book not only provides a detailed account of the legal framework surrounding fines, but also offers valuable insights into the social and economic implications of landownership and property transfer in medieval England. The author draws connections between the development of fines and the evolution of property rights, land tenure and the growth of the legal profession. In sum, this book is an authoritative and deeply researched study of a crucial aspect of English property law. By examining the history of fines, the author illuminates the ways in which the legal system has shaped the relationship between individuals and their property rights throughout English 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.