Bøker av Courtney Stanhope Kenny

First published in 1887, this essay won the Yorke Prize at the University of Cambridge and was subsequently published in book form. The author provides a detailed historical account of the development of English law with respect to marriage and property rights, tracing the evolution of legal doctrine from medieval times to the nineteenth century. The book is a valuable resource for legal scholars and historians, as well as anyone interested in the history of women's rights and legal status.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First published in 1908, A Selection of Cases Illustrative of the English Law of Tort is one of the most important legal texts of the 20th century. Written by the eminent jurist Courtney Stanhope Kenny, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the principles and precedents of tort law in England. With its clear and concise analysis of key cases and legal doctrines, A Selection of Cases is an essential resource for lawyers and law students alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Originally published in 1922, this book contains an overview of a number of cases that established important precedents in English contract law. The topics covered include the general principles of party capacities, questions on the reality of consent, unlawful agreements, and discharge of contacts.

First published in 1935, this book contains an overview of a number of cases that established important precedents in English and early American criminal law. The topics covered include the general principles of criminal liability, the definition of crimes such as manslaughter, forgery and suicide, and the various modes of legal proof.