Name Legal
Description

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

Titles

Displaying 201–225 of 327

ID Title Author Firms (City) Date Edition
17852 The cruel mother! Who barbarously murdered her three infant children, for which she was sentenced to be loaded with chains, and confined in a close dungeon, during the remainder of her life Hobert , Mary
1806
24633 The declaration, dying warning and advice of Rebekah Chamblit. A young woman aged near twenty-seven years, executed at Boston September 27th. 1733. according to the sentence pass'd upon her at the Superiour Court holden there for the county of Suffolk, in August last, being then found guilty of felony, in concealing the birth of her spurious male infant, of which she was delivered when alone the eighth day of May last, and was afterwards found dead, as will more fully appear by the following declaration, which was carefully taken from her own mouth. Chamblit , Rebekah
1733
24685 The declaration, dying warnings and advice of Rebekah Chamblit, a young woman aged near twenty-seven years, executed at Boston September 27th. 1733. Being under the awful apprehensions of my execution now in a few hours; and being desirous to do all the good I can, before I enter the eternal world, I now in the fear of God, give this declaration and warning to the living. Chamblit , Rebekah
1733
26063 The fifth and last part of Modern reports: being a continuation of several special cases argued and adjudged in the Court of King's Bench, at Westminster, In the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, l0th, and 11th Years of the Reign of the late King William; and Judgments thereupon. Together with Special Pleadings to most of the said Cases. None of them ever printed before. Collected by the same hand as the former parts. The Second Edition carefully revised, with the addition of some thousands of notes. Great Britain , Court of King's Bench
Thomas Bever (London)
Thomas Osborne I (London)
1720 The Second Edition carefully revised, with the addition of some thousands of notes.
24921 The first part of the institutes of the laws of England: or, a commentary upon Littleton, Not the Name of the Author only, but of the Law it self. Haec ego grandaevus pofui tibi, candide Lector Authore Edwardo Coke, Milite. Also three learned Tracts of the same Author: The first, his Reading upon the 27th of Edward the First, Entitled, "The Statute of Levying Fines: The second, of Ball and Mainprize: And the third, his Compleat Copyholder. To the whole is added, the Treatise of the Dio Tenures of the Laws of England Coke , Edward
Robert Gosling (London)
Henry Lintot (London)
1738 The Twelfth Edition, (carefully corrected from the Errors of the former Impressions) With two new Tables; and many References to the Modern Law Cases, never printed before.
26048 The first part of the institutes of the laws of England: or, a commentary upon littleton, not the name of the author only, but of the law it self. Hœc ego grandœvus posui tibi, candide lector, Authore Edwardo Coke, milite. Also three learned tracts of the same author: the first, his reading upon the 27th of Edward the first, entituled, the statute of levying fines: the second, of Bail and mainprize: and the third, his compleat copyholder. The eleventh edition, (carefully corrected from the many errors of the former impressions) to which is added, the treatise of the old tenures of the laws of England: with two new tables; and many references to the modern law cases, never printed before, and distinguished from the old references by this mark Coke , Edward
Bernard Lintott (London)
Robert Gosling (London)
Thomas Ward (London)
1719 The eleventh edition, (carefully corrected from the many errors of the former impressions)
25963 The fourth part of modern reports, being a collection of several special In the 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, and 6th Years of the Reigns of King William and Queen Mary, and 7th Year of King William, and Judgments thereupon; with several of the Pleadings at large; being carefully examined by the Records. And also The Number-Rolls of most of the other cases. The Second Edition, carefully revised, with the Addition of a great Number of References never before printed. Collected by a Learned Hand. Great Britain , Court of King's Bench
Thomas Ward (London)
1722 The Second Edition, carefully revised, with the Addition of a great Number of References never before printed.
25499 The free-Masons accusation and defence. In six genuine letters. Between a gentleman in the country, and his son, a student in the Temple. Wherein The whole Affair of Masonry is fairly debated, and all the Arguments for and against that Fraternity, are curiously and impartially handled. The Fourth Edition. Unknown , [Man]
Anne Dodd I (London)
Elizabeth Nutt [Royal Exchange] (London)
1730 The Fourth Edition.
26046 The game-Law. Part II. Being an explanation of the acts of Parliament, Recited in the first part, for Preservation of the Game of this Kingdom. And containing a Summary of the Laws relating to Forests, Chases, Parks, and Warrens; and a Collection of all the adjudged Cases and Resolutions out of the several Books of Reports relating to the Game; with the Arguments and Pleadings thereon, shewing how the Statutes have been altered or supplied: Likewise Actions on the Case, with Declarations and Pleadings on such Actions; and Precedents of Presentments, Grants, Licences, Leases of Warrens, Indictments, Informations, &c. The Second Edition, with Additions. Great Britain ,
Samuel Butler (London)
1718 The Second Edition, with Additions.
26078 The gentleman's assistant, tradesman's lawyer, and country-man's friend. I. Directing them in Contracts, Bargains and Agreements, whereby they may learn to buy and contract safely, and cautiously avoid being over-reached in their Bargains, &c. II. Concerning borrowing, lending and restoring, and of Goods pledged and pawned. III. Setting forth several other adjudged Cases relating to Tradesmen, &c. IV. Cases relating to Farmers, and concerning Stoppage of Ways, Water-Courses, Lights, Commons, and several other Nusances. V. Concerning scandalous Words, purposely spoken to the Prejudice of a Man, &c. VI. Concerning Leases, Mortgages, Corn, Waste, Distresses, &c. Also many other matters relating to Landlord and Tenant. Vii. Concerning discharging and ending of Actions, Suits and Controversies, and therein largely concerning Arbitrements, Awards and Umpirage, with all their Circumstances. Viii. Certain Statute-Laws, concerning Labourers, Tradesmen, Artificers, Apprentices, Petty Chapmen, &c. Collected from the ancient and modern law-books, and confirmed by several Authorities; and therefore may be useful as well to the Professors of the Law, as to Gentlemen, Tradesmen and others. The third edition, corrected and enlarged with an appendix and many other proper Additions; with a Table to the Whole. Unknown ,
Francis Clay (London)
William Battersby Jr. (London)
1720 The third edition, corrected and enlarged with an appendix and many other proper Additions; with a Table to the Whole.
14178 The genuine legal sentence pronounced by the High Court of Judicature of Portugal upon the conspirators against the life of His Most Faithful Majest; with the just motives for the same. Literally translated from the original Portuguese, as printed at the Court of Lisbon, by order and authority of the said tribunal. George and Alexander Ewing (Dublin)
John Exshaw I [Dame Street] (Dublin)
Alice James (Dublin)
William Sleater I [Cork Hill] (Dublin)
Hulton Bradley (Dublin)
1759
5925 The genuine trial of Marie Antoinette, late Queen of France; containing all the charges brought against her ... The whole containing a number of important facts, and displaying a general view of the causes of the late revolution in France. The third edition, collated and revised with the last Paris copy. de Lorraine , Marie-Antoinette
Thomas Boosey (London)
James Mathews [Matthews] (London)
Jeremiah Samuel Jordan (London)
1794 The third edition, collated and revised with the last Paris copy.
26009 The grand precedent: or, the conveyancer's guide and assistant. Containing the several distinct parts of all manner of instruments, writings, conveyances and assurances, in one grand deed; as, The Dates; the Parties how written in all Cases; Recitals of Deeds; Considerations; Grants and Premisses, and Bequests in Wills, &c. Exceptions, Habendums, Habendums in Trust to Uses, &c. Reddendums, Conditions and Proviso's; Covenants, Warranties, &c. Not only in all common matters, but upon the most extraordinary occasions, when Things of the greatest Difficulty and Variety have happened. By Giles Jacob, gent. Jacob , Giles
Daniel Browne I (London)
Bernard Lintott (London)
Thomas Ward (London)
William Mears [Temple Bar] (London)
Jonah Browne [Brown] (London)
Thomas Woodward (London)
1716
22969 The hardships of the English laws in relation to wives. With an explanation of the original curse of subjection passed upon the woman. In an humble address to the legislature. Chapone , Sarah
James Roberts [Warwick Lane] (London)
1735
23927 The hardships of the English laws. In relation to wives. With an explanation of the original curse of subjection passed upon the woman. In an humble address to the legislature. Chapone , Sarah
George Faulkner I [Essex Street] (Dublin)
1735
24170 The history and defence of the last Parliament. Containing the debates at large, on the most important cases in both Houses. And the arguments pro and con, as well without doors as within. The proceedings of the committees of elections, publick accompts, and all other transactions, during the three sessions of that Parliament. Unknown ,
Abigail (Ann) Baldwin [Warwick Lane] (London)
1713
22768 The History of King James's ecclesiastical commission: Containing all the proceedings against the Lord Bishop of London; Dr. Sharp, now Archbishop of York; Magdalen College in Oxford; the University of Cambridge; the Charter-House at London; and the seven bishops. With a short account of the lives and characters of the commissioners. Intermix'd with several curious lists and memoirs, never before printed. To which are added, an epitaph design'd for an ecclesiastical commissioner: a speech to the King of Poland: and a vindication of a true patriot. Unknown ,
Sarah Popping [also Poping] (London)
Thomas Harrison (London)
1711
25952 The history of the common law of England. Divided into twelve chapters. By Sir Matthew Hale, Kt. late Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench. The second edition corrected. Hale , Matthew
1716 The second edition corrected.
25704 The jurisdiction of the Chancery as a court of equity researched. And the traditionall obscurity of its commencement cleared. With a short essay on the judicature of the Lords in Parliament, upon appeals from courts of equity. Acherley , Roger
Joel Stevens [Stephens] (London)
1733
26082 The justice of peace his companion: or, a summary of all the Acts of Parliament; whereby one, two, or more justices of the peace, are authorized to act, not only in, but out of the Sessions of the Peace. With an exact alphabetical table. By Samuel Blackerby, of Grays-Inn, Esq; The fourth edition, continued to the end of the last session of Parliament, April 18. 1719. Blackerby , Samuel
John Walthoe I (London)
1719 The fourth edition, continued to the end of the last session of Parliament, April 18. 1719.
26036 The justice of peace's vade mecum: being a compleat summary of all the acts of Parliament relating to justices of peace; shewing the various penalties of offences by statute, and the particular power of one, two, or more Justices, in their proceedings and determinations, as well as out of sessions, under several distinct Heads. To which are added, some adjudged cases concerning justices of peace, and the several branches of their business; Instructions for drawing all manner of warrants, and Precedents of Warrants, Commitments, &c. in all common Matters. The whole done in an alphabetical method, with an exact table. Unknown ,
Daniel Browne I (London)
Bernard Lintott (London)
William Mears [Temple Bar] (London)
Robert Gosling (London)
William Taylor (London)
John Osborne I [Lombard St] (London)
Francis Clay (London)
1719
26026 The justice's law: being a compendious abstract of the most material parts of the acts of Parliament in force, from Magna Charta to this time, wherein justices of the peace have a power of acting. ... Alphabetically done, with a table for that purpose. By H. L'Estrange, ... one of his Majesty's justice's of the peace for the county of Suffolk. Great Britain ,
L'Estrange , Hamon
Robert Knaplock (London)
Jacob Tonson I [Strand] (London)
1720
26086 The land-purchaser's companion: and the laws relating to tenants and tenures. Containing I. The Years Purchase all forts of Lands, Tenements, Rents, Reversions, &c. arc worth; Valluation of Wood, Timber, Tithes, Annuities, &c. with Contracts for Sales. II. A Summary of all the Laws and Statutes concerning Purchases of Lands, tenements, Rents, &c. and the Common Deeds for Conveying and Assigning of the same, Mortgages, &c. Ill. An Abridgement of the Laws relating to all kinds of Tenures; Tenants and Occupiers of Estates: Of Leases, Demand and Tender or Rent, Diftresses and Replevin, Waste, &c. with Precedents of Grants, Leases, &c. interspersed. To which are added, the laws and statutes relating to tithes, so far as they concern Tenants: The Law of Ejectments; Rentals of Estates, Accounts of Rents, &c. Unknown ,
William Mears [Temple Bar] (London)
Thomas Woodward (London)
Thomas Jauncy (London)
1720
26075 The landlords law: or, the law concerning landlords, tenants, and farmers. Viz. 1. Of the nature and origin of tenures. 2. Of Estates, and their several Kinds. 3. Of Copyholds and Copyholders. 4. Of Leases, Covenants, Surrenders, Assignments, &c. 5, and 6. Of the Parties to Leases, wherein is shewn who may lease, who may rent, and what may be leased. 7, and 8. Contain the Obligations and Rights of the Parties, by Virtue of the Lease. 9, and 10. Of the remedies the law gives each party for the recovery of their rights. Necessary for all Landlords, Tenants, Farmers, Stewards, Agents, Sollicitors, and others concerned in the Buying, Selling, and Letting of Estates The sixth edition. To which is added an appendix containing such Acts of. Parliament and proper precedents as relate to these subjects, brought down to this time. Great Britain ,
Richard Sare (London)
Daniel Browne I (London)
John Walthoe I (London)
Bernard Lintott (London)
Robert Gosling (London)
William Mears [Temple Bar] (London)
William Taylor (London)
John Osborne I [Lombard St] (London)
Francis Clay (London)
1720 The Sixth Edition.
7157 The last dying speech and confession of Rebecca Howard, who was executed this day, August 9, 1797, on the Castle Ditches, for the murder of her male bastard child. Howard , Rebecca
s.n. [sine nomine]
1797