Isbn: 9781334855078 - an examination and correction of the report and opinion of attorney general clifford to the president, on the spanish grants for lands in louisiana, known as the houmas claim (classic reprint) (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 delves into a historical land grant dispute between the United States and private landowners in Louisiana, scrutinizing the original Spanish concession and subsequent interpretations. The author examines the legal intricacies and historical context of the grant made by Spanish Governor Onzaga in 1776 to Maurice Conway, exploring the boundaries and depth of the land in question. The book analyzes the construction of the grant by Spanish and American authorities, including decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States, highlighting the legal principles and precedents that have shaped the understanding of Spanish land grants in the United States. Through a comprehensive examination of the grant, the author sheds light on how different interpretations of boundaries and legal powers have influenced the outcome of the dispute, providing insights into the complexities of land ownership and the evolving relationship between the United States and its acquired territories. 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.…