Showing papers in "American Journal of Legal History in 1982"
TL;DR: In this article, Atiyah traces the development and subsequent decline of the freedom of contract, depicting its effects on the law's development and the foundation of contractual obligations, as well as its broader implications for 19th century English life.
Abstract: The impact of freedom of contract in the 19th century extended far beyond the legal arena as an economic slogan and an ethical attitude. Atiyah traces the development and subsequent decline of the freedom of contract, depicting its effects on the law's development and the foundation of contractual obligations, as well as its broader implications for 19th century English life.
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TL;DR: A collection of original essays as discussed by the authors honors the contributions of Samuel D. Thorne to the study of English legal history from the eleventh to the seventeenth century, focusing on a wide range of problems in the development of English law.
Abstract: Investigating a wide range of problems in the development of English law, this collection of original essays honors the contributions of Samuel D. Thorne to the study of English legal history from the eleventh to the seventeenth century. The essays combine close study of legal texts and doctrines in their own setting with broader analysis of the interaction of legal and social change. Although each essay has its own historiographical context, a substantial unity is achieved.Originally published in 1981.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the historical development of the police is discussed and a narrowing of function is proposed to deal with the problem of tramps and children: the decline of police welfare.
Abstract: List of tables and figures Preface Introduction 1. The historical development of the police 2. Arrest trends, 1860-1920 3. Tramps and children: the decline of police welfare 4. A narrowing of function Conclusion Appendixes Notes Index.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the posture of American politics in 1801-1802: the clash of ideologies and the roots of political allegiance, and the attack on the federal judiciary were discussed.
Abstract: Part I: Preface 1. The state of the union 2. The posture of American politics in 1801: the clash of ideologies and the roots of political allegiance 3. The court in Washington 4. The federal judicial system - 1801-1802 5. Jefferson's attack on the federal judiciary 6. Marbury v. Madison 7. Impeachment 8. Habeas corpus, treason, and the trial of Aaron Burr 9. Executive power and the judiciary: the embargo 10. States' rights and the national judiciary Part II: 1. Introduction: the business of the court 2. Illegal trade and prize cases 3. Marine insurance and instance cases 4. The articulation of American nationality 5. International law and the Supreme Court 6. Business enterprise and the Supreme Court 7. Public land policy and the Supreme Court 8. Jurisdiction and procedure of federal courts and the federal common law of crimes 9. Conclusion.