By Advice of Counsel by Arthur Cheney Train

"By Advice of Counsel" by Arthur Cheney Train is a legal drama written in the early 20th century. The story intricately weaves the challenges faced by attorney firms, particularly focusing on the actions and misdeeds within the judicial system of the time. The narrative introduces several characters, including young Tony Mathusek, wrongfully accused of breaking a window, and the unscrupulous lawyers who navigate the intricacies of the law for their gain. At the start of the work, readers are thrust into a tumultuous scene where Tony, an innocent teen, is mistakenly arrested by Officer Delany after a brick incident stemming from a local street confrontation. The story sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the legal drama surrounding Tony's case, touching on the interplay between law enforcement and the legal profession. The opening presents various characters, including Mr. Tutt, who becomes vital to Tony’s defense, highlighting the corruption and complexities of legal proceedings in their fight for justice. The intertwining narratives of manipulation and wrongful accusation suggest a critique of societal norms and the legal system's inequalities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Download for free

For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.

Other formats & older devices

About this eBook

Author Train, Arthur Cheney, 1875-1945
Title By Advice of Counsel
Credits Produced by Steven desJardins and Distributed Proofreaders
Reading Level Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Legal stories
Category Text
eBook-No. 11987
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 14546 downloads in the last 30 days.

Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!