A Compendious Law Dictionary [1803]

Reprint of the first edition. This useful dictionary went through three editions, the final appearing in 1815. As its subtitle indicates, this dictionary was intended for "country gentlemen" and other laymen engaged in business and agriculture. It pays special attention to the nature of tenures and tithes and commercial legislation regarding bankruptcy, insurance and bills of exchange. It also discusses a variety of issues ranging from current regulations regarding dog muzzles to the legal rights and responsibilities of children.iv, 620 pp.