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Description and Holding Information
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Somers, The Security of Englishmen’s Lives, 1766
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The security of Englishmen’s lives: or, the trust, power and duty of Grand Juries of England explained according to the fundamentals of the English Government … : by John Somers, 88p., Dublin, Printed by Sarah Cotter, 1766. (This defense of juries was published anonymously after a grand jury was criticised for throwing out the bill for high treason against Lord Shaftesbury. Somers argues that judges may advise, but juries are bound by their oaths to look at the evidence and make a determination.)
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Title:
The security of Englishmen's lives : or, The trust, power and duty of grand juries of England : explained according to the fundamentals of the English government, and the declaration of the same made in Parliament by many statutes / written by the Right Honourable John Lord Somers, Baron of Evesham, and Lord High Chancellor of England.
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OCLC Number:
935232346
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Available Volumes
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Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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