The Office of Bailiff of a Liberty by Joseph Ritson
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| Author | Ritson, Joseph, 1752-1803 |
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| Editor | Frank, Joseph, 1774?- |
| LoC No. | 29010130 |
| Title | The Office of Bailiff of a Liberty |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Office of Bailiff of a Liberty" by Joseph Ritson is a legal treatise written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the responsibilities, powers, and qualifications of a bailiff, an officer historically significant in English law associated with certain liberties or franchises. Ritson compiles various legal principles and statutes that govern the office, effectively serving as a reference for those engaged in similar roles or interested in the workings of historical legal systems. The opening of the text provides essential background information about the nature of the bailiffship, emphasizing its historical context and relevance to contemporary law. It discusses the bailiff's specific functions, duties, and the legal framework that underpins their authority within various jurisdictions. Ritson's preface highlights the necessity for such a compilation, suggesting that while the role of the bailiff is often overlooked, it remains integral to the execution of law within manor and county systems. The text sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the legal responsibilities and historical evolution of the bailiff's office, aiming to elucidate its importance in the broader structure of English law. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland |
| Subject | Bailiffs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54235 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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