Legal

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A trial, appeal, accusation, defence, execution, last speech, or confession relating to the law. 

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ID Title Author Firms (City) Date Edition
6571 The last dying speech, of Miss Mary Laws, near Dereham in Norfolk. Being a full and particular account of her most cruelly and barbarously poisoning her father, Sir J. Laws, for the love of a young man, after she had travelled four years abroad. Likewise, her last dying speech and confession at the place of execution, which was at the last assizes at Norwich. She was attended during that dreadful ceremony by a hearse and three mourning coaches. During which time, was sung the lamentation of a sinner, till after she was cut down. Laws , Mary
 s.n. [sine nomine]
1790
3375 The last dying words, speech, and confession of Eliz. Osborne, who was executed on Saturday last the 13th April inst. at Hereford, for the cruel murder of her mother-in-law. Osborne , Elizabeth
 1750
23174 The last speech and confession of Anne Fogget, Burnt for the Murder of her Husband Abraham Fogget. Who was executed at York September 10. 1716, ... Fogget , Anne
 1716
5742 The last speech, confession & dying words of Margaret Neil, who was execute at Stirling on Friday the 19th of Novr. 1784, for the crimes of theft and house-breaking. Neil , Margaret
 s.n. [sine nomine]
1784
6541 The last speech, confession and dying words, of Mary Sanders, a young girl of 18 years of age, who was strangled and burnt at Monmouth the 13th of February, 1779, for the horrid, barbarous and bloody murder of her own lady. Sanders , Mary
 s.n. [sine nomine]
1779
23188 The last speech, confession and warning, of Margaret Dickson, who was execute in the Grass-Mercat of Edinburgh, for the unnatural murder of her own child, on Wednesday the 2d of September 1724. Dickson , Margaret
 1724
26102 The law against bankrupts: or, a treatise wherein the statutes against bankrupts are explain'd by several cases, resolutions, judgments, and decrees, both at common law, and in chancery. Together with the learnings of declarations and pleadings relating thereunto. ... To which is now added, an appendix of all the statutes relating to the year 1719. By Tho. Goodinge, ... The Third Edition. Goodinge , Thomas
 John Walthoe I (London)
1719 The Third Edition.
26103 The law against bankrupts: or, a treatise wherein the statutes against bankrupts are explain’d by several cases, resolutions, judgments, and decrees, both at common-law, and in chancery. Together with the learning of declarations and pleadings relating thereunto. To which are likewise added, forms and directions for commissioners, and precedents fit for the perusal of all lawyers, merchants and tradesmen. The fourth edition. To which is now added, an appendix of all the statutes relating to bankrupts, to the year 1725. By Tho. Goodinge, Serjeant at Law Goodinge , Thomas
 Thomas Ward (London)
1726 The Fourth Edition.
26080 The law military; or a methodical collection of all the laws and statutes relating to the armies and soldiery of Great Britain: and also to the Navy-Royal, Cruisers, Convoys, Privateers, &c. under proper Hands, down to this Time. With an introduction to the art of war, both in the Camp and the Siege: Articles for the better Government of the British Government of the British Forces by Land and Sea, &c. and the statutes concerning Greenwich Hospital. The whole contained in two parts. Jacob , Giles
 Bernard Lintott (London)
1719
26099 The law of actions on the case for torts and wrongs; being a methodical collection of all the cases concerning such actions. Viz. I. For trover and conversion of goods. II. For malicious prosecutions. III. For nusances. IV. For disceits and on warranties. V. On the common custom against carriers, innkeepers, &c. To which is added, several select precedents of declarations and pleas in such actions, and references to all that are extant in the books of entries. Unknown ,
Robert Gosling (London)
1720
26019 The law of commons and commoners; or a treatise shewing the original and nature of common, And the several Kinds thereof, Viz. Common Appendant, Appurtenant, Estovers, turbary, Peschary and pur Cause of Vicinage, of Commons in Gross, and Sans Number, with the Pleadings in reference to every of them. As also the powers and privileges of commoners, in reference to the Soil, to the Lord, to Strangers, and of the Remedies and Actions they may have. Of Declarations, Pleadings, in and to Actions brought by and against Commoners. Approvement, Apportionment, Suspension and Extinguishment of Common. Of Grant of Common, and by what Words Common shall pass. Together With the Learning of Prescriptions in General; the Form and Manner of Pleading Prescription, in reference to Common, in several Rules. Of Prescription and Pleading by a Copyholder in reference to Common. Of Evidence to prove Prescription for Common, the several Customs of Commoners, and of Enclosures. with several forms of precedents adapted to every Sort of Common. The second edition, with large additions. Unknown ,
John Walthoe I (London)
1720 The second edition, with large additions.
25982 The law of elections; being an abstract of all the statutes now in force relating to the election of members. To serve in the House of Commons. In three sections, Viz. The Duties, &c. of the Electors, the Elected, and the Officers Returning. The fourth edition, enlarged from the several Acts of Parliament to the end of the sessions 1721. To which are added the Forms of the Oaths relating to Elections. Great Britain ,
1722 The fourth edition, enlarged from the several Acts of Parliament to the end of the sessions 1721.
25981 The law of elections; being an abstract of all the statutes, now in force relating to the election of members. To serve in the House of Commons. In three sections, ... The third edition, continued to the end of the last session of this present parliament; to which are added the forms of the oaths, relating to elections. Great Britain ,
Jacob Tonson I [Strand] (London)
1722 The third edition, continued to the end of the last session of this present parliament; to which are added the forms of the oaths, relating to elections.
26039 The law of evidence: wherein all the cases that have yet been printed in any of our law books or tryals, and that in any wise relate to points of evidence, are collected and methodically digested under their proper heads: with necessary tables to the whole. Robert Gosling (London)
1717
15135 The law-dictionary: explaining the rise, progress, and present state, of the English law, in theory and practice; defining and interpreting the terms or words of art; and comprising copious information, historical, political, and commercial, of the subjects of our law, trade, and government. Originally compiled by Giles Jacob; and continued by him, and other editors, through ten editions: now greatly enlarged and improved, by many material corrections and additions, from the latest statutes, reports, and other accurate publications; by T. E. Tomlins, of the Inner Temple, Barrister at Law. In two volumes. Jacob , Giles
Tomlins , Thomas Edlyne
 Thomas Norton Longman III (London)
Bedwell Law [13 Ave Maria Lane, 1767-1790, 1794-1795] (London)
Charles Dilly (London)
Thomas Cadell [London] (London)
George, George, and John Robinson (London)
Alexander Strahan [Printers St] (London)
Joseph Johnson (London)
Francis and Charles Rivington (London)
William Lowndes [76 Fleet Street] (London)
Elizabeth Newbery (London)
John Walker II [20 Paternoster Row] (London)
Edward and Robert Brooke (London)
William Richardson [Cornhill] (Cornhill)
John Sewell [Cornhill] (Cornhill)
Robert Baldwin I (London)
Thomas Evans [46 Paternoster Row] (London)
Robert Faulder (London)
Thomas Payne II (London)
George and Thomas Wilkie (London)
David Ogilvy and Son (London)
William Brown (Bristol)
Joseph Butterworth (London)
William Clarke and Son (London)
John Deighton [Cambridge, 1784–1786; 1796–?] (Cambridge)
Richard Pheney [Temple Lane] (London)
John Walker II [44 Paternoster Row, 1784-1814, 1818-1825] (London)
Richard Banister (London)
1797
26043 The law-French dictionary alphabetically digested; very useful for all young students in the common laws of England. To which is added, the Law-Latin dictionary: Being An Alphabetical Collection of such Law-Latin Words as are found in several Authentic Manuscripts, and Printed Books of Precedents, whereby Entering Clerks, and others, may be furnished with fit and proper Words, in a Common Law Sense, for any thing they shall have occasion to make use of, in drawing Declarations, or any parts of Pleading. Also, a more Compendious and Accurate Exposition of the Terms of the Common Law (interspers'd throughout) than any hitherto extant, containing many important Words of Art used in Law-Books. The second edition, corrected and enlarg’d. Unknown ,
Daniel Browne I (London)
John Walthoe I (London)
Benjamin Tooke II (London)
Thomas Bickerton (London)
Fletcher Gyles [Giles] (London)
John Hooke (London)
Francis Clay (London)
1718 The second edition, corrected and enlarg’d.
26038 The law-Latin dictionary: being an alphabetical collection of such law-Latin words as are found in several authentic manuscripts and printed books of precedents; being an alphabetical collection of such law-Latin words as are found in several authentic manuscripts and printed books of precedents; whereby entering clerks and others, may be furnished with fit and proper words in a common law sense, for any thing they have occasion to make use of, in drawing declarations, or any parts of pleading : also, a more compendious and accurate exposition of the terms of the common law (interspersed throughout) than any hitherto extant; containing many important words of art used in law-books. The second edition, corrected and enlarg’d. Unknown ,
Daniel Browne I (London)
John Walthoe I (London)
Benjamin Tooke II (London)
Thomas Bickerton (London)
Fletcher Gyles [Giles] (London)
John Hooke (London)
Francis Clay (London)
1718 The second edition, corrected and enlarg’d.
26047 The laws concerning the poor: or, a compleat treatise of the common and statute law, relating to the relief, settlement, punishment, &c. of the poor. Digested under proper Heads, (viz.) l. Of the Power of Church-wardens and overseers . 2. The various kinds of Settlements. 3. Of Rates and Taxes for Debtors. Relief of the Poor. 4. Of Bastards, how to be Provided for, and Punishment of their Reputed parents. 5. Of the Relief of the Poor by their Relations. 6. Of the Relief of Impotent poor by Alms, and by providing of Habitations for them. 7. Of the Poor in time of the Plague. 8. Of the Relief of Prisoners, as well Criminals as Debtors. 9. Of Work-Houses, and Houses of Correction. 10. Of Apprentices, Labourers, Servants, &c. 11. Of Rogues, Vagrants, &c. and their Punishments. The Appendix, containing the Judges Resolutions on several Points relating to the Poor. Wherein are explained all the Statutes relating to the Poor, down to the present Year 1718. To which are added all the Precedents proper for such a Treatise. The third edition, very much enlarged. Unknown ,
Robert Gosling (London)
John Pemberton (London)
1718 The third edition, very much enlarged.
26051 The laws concerning the poor: or, a compleat treatise of the common and statute law, relating to the relief, settlement, punishment, &c. of the poor. Digested under proper Heads, (viz.) 1. Of the Power of Church-wardens and overseers 2. The various kinds of Settlements. 3. Of Rates and Taxes for Debtors. Relief of the Poor. 4. Of Bastards, how to be Provided for, and Punishment of their Reputed parents. 5. Of the Relief of the Poor by their Relations. 6. Of the Relief of Impotent poor by Alms, and by providing of Habitations for them. 7. Of the Poor in time of the Plague. 8. Of the Relief of Prisoners, as well Criminals as Debtors. 9. Of Work-Houses, and Houses of Correction. 10. Of Apprentices, Labourers, Servants, &c. 11. Of Rogues, Vagrants, &c. and their Punishments. The Appendix, containing the Judges Resolutions on several Points relating to the Poor. Wherein are explained all the Statutes relating to the Poor, down to the present Year 1718. To which are added all the Precedents proper for such a Treatise. The fourth edition, very much enlarged. Unknown ,
Robert Gosling (London)
John Pemberton (London)
1720 The fourth edition, very much enlarged.
26030 The laws concerning travelling, &c. Viz. 1. Robbery. 2. Of such accidents as the traveller is liable to upon the road. 3. What satisfaction he shall have where he suffers by bad ways; and of Trespass to avoid them. 4. Of land-carriage, and where carriers are responsible for Goods delivered them. 5. Of Innkeepers, and the remedies against their Extortions, and where they are answerable for the Goods of their Guests. 6. Of Water-Carriage; and therein of Importation and Exportation of Merchandize. 7. Of negotiating Bills of exchange. 8. Of the Currency of Money. 9. Of the laws for regulating Hackney Coaches, Chairs, Chairmen, and Watermen in and about London. Unknown ,
Jonah Browne [Brown] (London)
Francis Clay (London)
John Hooke (London)
1718
26041 The laws of appeals and murder: containing I. The nature of appeals in general; ... II. Of appeals and murder, ... III. Of maihem, rape, &c. ... IV. Latin precedents in the whole course of appeals, ... Compil'd from the manuscripts of an eminent practicer late of Lincoln's Inn, deceased. By G. Jacob, Gent. Jacob , Giles
 Bernard Lintott (London)
1719
26089 The laws of appeals and murder: containing I. The nature of appeals in general; how commenced, and by whom prosecured in all Cases. II. Of Appeals and Murder, Manslaughter, &c. wherein are explained in numerous Instances, and adjudged Cases, Malice prepensed, the Laws of Duelling, Murder in Arrests, Riots, &c. Commanding to Kill, Intentions of Killing, Poisoning, Petit Treason, Stabbing, Justifiable Homicide, Homicide Excusable, &c. And also of Indictments for Murder, with a very great Variety of Select Precedents. III. Of Maihem, Rape, &c. The Laws and Statutes concerning them, and Appeals on those Heads; illustrated in several extraordinary Modern Cases, particularly of Rape: And Proceedings on Appeals of Murder, &c. With particular Directions for the entire Management of that Business. IV. Latin precedents in the whole course of appeals, (viz.) Original Writs. Declarations, Pleadings, Certiorars's ad Removend. &c. The Pleadings perused and approved by Sir Peter King, present Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, and Mr. Eyre, now one of the Justices of the King's Bench, and other celebrated Counsels. Compil'd from the manuscripts of an eminent practiser late of Lincoln's Inn, deceased. deceased. By G. Jacob, Gent. To which is added, an appeal of murder brough by Henry Young against Christopher Slaterford for the Murder of his Sister, tried at the Queen's Bench Bar, where the Defendant was convicted, and was afterwards executed at Guilford in the County of Surrey. Anno 8 Annae Reg. 1709. Also An Appeal brought by Reeves against Trindle who was Accessary to the Murder of a Custom-House-Officer on the Coast of Sussex and convicted. Jacob , Giles
 Bernard Lintott (London)
1719
26071 The laws of taxation: being a concise treatise of all the acts of Parliament now in force, ... relating to the taxes of England, ... Wherein are set forth, the power and authority of the Senate in levying of taxes; the particular duties ... on the subject, ... the adequate penalties for defaults in payment, ... To which are prefix'd, several new schemes for establishing of funds, ... towards satisfying the national debts: ... Jacob , Giles
 William Mears [Temple Bar] (London)
1720
26064 The laws relating to the highways. Containing ... In an alphabetical method from the common and statute-law, and books of reports. Unknown ,
William Mears [Temple Bar] (London)
Thomas Woodward (London)
Thomas Jauncy (London)
1720
26096 The laws relating to the highways. Containing I. The several kinds of highways; and, the Persons bound to Repair them, of Common Right, and by Prescription: The Manner of electing Surveyors, their Qualifications and Offices in Amending, Presenting, &c. of Highways. II. Of Defaults, &c. and the Statute, Work for Reparation: of Rates and Assessments; The Duty. Justices of Peace and Stewards of Leets in attending the Sessions, making Orders, Rates, &c. Of enlarging High ways, Nuisances, Inclosures, Prosecutions, Convictions, &c. III. The statutes made and pass'd for erecting of turnpikes within this Kingdom and also the Laws concerning Carriers and Carriages. Done in alphabetical Method, from the common and statute law, and books of reports. Unknown ,
William Mears [Temple Bar] (London)
Thomas Woodward (London)
1720

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