Faithful Magistrates and Republican Lawyers: Creators of Virginia Legal Culture, 1680-1810
(Part of the Studies in Legal History Series)
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Until the mid-1700s, law was not thought of as a science or profession. Most Virginians adhered to the English country tradition that considered law to be a local and personal affair. The growth of cities and business, however, guaranteed that disputes would spill over county boundaries. As law proliferated and became more complex, it encouraged the growth of a legal profession composed of men who shared specialized knowledge of law and the courts...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0807897663
ISBN13:9780807897669
Release Date:January 2011
Publisher:University of North Carolina Press
Length:311 Pages
Weight:1.02 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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