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Phipps, British liberty; or a sketch of laws in force relating to court-leets, and petty-juries …. 1739
British liberty; or a sketch of the laws in force relating to court-leets, and petty-juries: shewing the rise, nature, and power of the court-leet,
and sheriff's tourn ; and the qualifications, summons, impannelment, and verdict of petty-jurors. Wherein are inserted a few Remarks upon Constables
and Head-Pence; also many of the Frauds, Abuses, and Impositions of the modern Practice are detected, and presented in their proper light : by Joseph
Phipps, vi+31p., London, Printed for J. Millan, 1739. (A discussion of laws governing Court Leets. These courts exercised both judicial and executive
powers and received notices of criminal accusations. They also handled instances in which promises to the sovereign were broken. The powers and duties
of Court Leets and their process for selecting jurors are described in detail. This is intended to inform the general public of the responsibilities
of these courts.)
Title:   British liberty : or, a sketch of the laws in force relating to court-leets, and petty-juries : shewing the rise, nature, and power of the court-leet, and sheriff's tourn : and the qualifications, summons, impannelment, and verdict of petty-jurors : wherein are inserted a few remarks upon constables and head-pence ; also many of the frauds, abuses, and impositions of the modern practice are detected, and presented in their propoer light / by Joseph Phipps.
OCLC Number:   83272089
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