Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Speech of John Sergeant on the Judicial Tenure (1838)"" by John Sergeant is a historical document that contains the full text of a speech given by Sergeant on the topic of judicial tenure. Sergeant was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.In his speech, Sergeant discusses the importance of an independent judiciary and the need to protect judges from political pressure and interference. He argues that judges should be appointed for life, rather than subject to term limits or reappointment by elected officials. Sergeant also addresses the potential dangers of judicial impeachment and removal, and advocates for a high standard of proof in such cases.The book provides valuable insight into the debates and discussions surrounding the role of the judiciary in the early years of the United States, and sheds light on the views of one of the country's most prominent legal minds. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American legal history, the separation of powers, and the importance of an independent judiciary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
