Henry Hardcastle Libri

This book is a comprehensive guide to the law and practice of election petitions in nineteenth-century England, Scotland, and Ireland. It includes the text of the relevant parliamentary acts, the general rules of procedure, and forms of petitions. A must-have for lawyers and anyone interested in the history of election law.

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Focusing on election law, this comprehensive guide details the procedures and grounds for filing election petitions in England and Wales. It outlines the necessary evidence, legal remedies, and includes analyses of landmark cases. Additionally, the book features an appendix with pertinent legislative texts and procedural rules. Aimed at legal professionals and those interested in election law, this facsimile reprint preserves the original work's cultural significance while offering modern accessibility.

In the period from the 1870s to 1895, the author maintained a correspondence with family members and with Mead - his best friend at Oberlin College and brother-in-law - that reveals many of the intellectual, economic, and cultural forces that shaped American thought in that complex era. This title tells his story.