A History of the Court of Chancery With Practical Remarks On the Recent Commission, Report, and Evidence, and On the Means of Improving the Administration of Justice in the English Courts of Equity

The Court of Chancery was one of the most important legal institutions in English history. In this groundbreaking book, Joseph Parkes charts the history of the court from its origins to its eventual demise in the nineteenth century. He provides practical insights into the workings of the court, as well as commentary on the recent commission report and evidence regarding the administration of justice in the English courts of equity. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English law and the development of the judiciary in Britain.

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