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INTERNATIONAL LAW.-Continued.

1834.

Vattel's Law of Nations.-By JOSEPH CHITTY, Esq.
Royal 8vo.
17. 18.
Wheaton's Elements of International Law;
Second English Edition. Edited with Notes and Appendix of
Statutes and Treaties, bringing the work down to the present time.
By A. C. BOYD, Esq., LL.B., J.P., Barrister-at-Law.
"The Merchant Shipping Laws." Demy 8vo. 1880.

Author of

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"Mr. Boyd, the latest editor, has added many useful notes; he has inserted in the Appendix public documents of permanent value, and there is the prospect that, as edited by Mr. Boyd, Mr. Wheaton's voimme will entr on a new lease of life."-The Times. "Both the plan and execution of the work before us dese ves commendation.

The text of Wheaton is presented without alteration, and Mr. Dana's umbering of the sections is preserved. The Index, which could not have been compiled without

much thought and labour, makes the book handy for reference."-Low Journal, "Students who require a knowledge of Wheaton's text will find Mr. Boyd's volume very convenient."- Law Magazine.

INTERROGATORIES.-Sichel and Chance.-Vide "Discovery." JOINT OWNERSHIP.-Foster.-Vide "Real Estate."

JOINT STOCKS.-Palmer.- Vide "Conveyancing" and "Company

Law."

Thring's (Sir H.) Joint Stock Companies' Law.The Law and Practice of Joint Stock and other Companies, including the Companies Acts, 1862 to 1880, with Notes. Orders, and Rules in Chancery, a Collection of Precedents of Memoranda and Articles of Association, and all the other Forms required in Making, Administering, and Winding-up a Company. By SIR HENRY_THRING, K.C.B., The Parliamentary Counsel. Fourth Edition. By G. A. R. FITZGERALD, Esq., M.A., Barrister-at-Law. Demy 8vo. 1880. 17.58. "This, as the work of the original dranghtsman of the Companies' Act of 1×62, and well-known Parliamentary counsel, Sir Henry Thring, is naturally the highest authority on the subject."-The Times.

"One of its most valuable features is its collection of precedents of Memoranda and Articles of Association, which has, in this Edition, been largely increassd and improved."-Law Journal.

Jordan's Joint Stock Companies.-A Handy Book of

Practical Instructions for the Formation and Management of Joint Stock Companies. Eighth Edition. 12mo. 1884. Net, 2s. 6d. JUDGMENTS.-Piggott.-Vide "Foreign Judgments." Walker's Practice on Signing Judgment in the High Court of Justice. With Forms. By H. H. WALKER, Esq., of the Judgment Department, Exchequer Division. Crown 8vo. 1879. 48. 6d. "We think that solicitors and their clerks will find it extremely useful."—Law Journal. JUDICATURE ACTS.-Whiteway's Hints on Practice; or Practical Notes on the Judicature Acts, Orders, Rules and Regulations of the Supreme Court. Illustrated by the Latest Cases. Together with the Rules of the Supreme Court, 1883. With an Introduction, References, Notes, and Index. By A. R. WHITEWAY, M.A., of the Equity Bar and Midland Circuit, Author of "Hints to Solicitors." Second Edition. Royal 12mo. 1888. 148. Sold separately "Hints on Practice," with Cases and Index, 78. 6d. The Rules, edited with Notes, Cross References, and Index, limp leather, 78. 6d. "This book contains an immense amount of useful information of a most practical character."-Gibson's Law Notes.

"Under the circumstances he has done wonders, for he has produced a serviceable new edition of an already serviceable book, containing as much criticism and suggestions on the new Rules as is likely to be helpful to the practitioner."-Law Magazine. * All standard Law Works are kept in Stock, in law calf and other bindings.

JUDICATURE ACTS.-Continued.

Wilson's Supreme Court of Judicature Acts Rules of the Supreme Court, 1883, and Forms. With other Acts, Orders, Rules and Regulations relating to the Supreme Court. With Practical Notes. Fourth Edition. By M. D. CHALMERS, of the Inner Temple, and M. MUIR MACKENZIE, of Lincoln's Inn, Barristers-at-Law. Royal 12mo. 1883. 258. A LARGE PAPER EDITION FOR MARGINAL NOTES. ROYAL 8vo. 1883. 30s. Extract from Preface to the Fourth Edition.-"The present edition contains the Rules of the Supreme Court, 1883, with notes and comments. Where a repealed rule is reproduced without alteration a reference to its former Order and number is given in the margin. Where a repealed rule is reproduced with modifications the marginal reference to it is preceded by the prefix cf. Where a rule is new it is stated to be so in the note, and reference is made to any statute, consolidated order, or common law or Admiralty rule upon which it appears to be founded.

"This edition further includes the provisions of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883, in so far as they relate to or affect the Supreme Court, and the Statute Law Revision and Civil Procedure Act, 1883. We have also entirely re-constructed the Index."

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"All that can be expected is an accurate statement as to the sources of the rules, a short practical explanation of the alterations affected by them, and copious crossreferences. The editors have accomplished remarkably well all that could reasonably be expected from them. Their notes to the rules are concise, clear, accurate and practical. The index to the book is greatly improved."-Solicitors' Journal. "Wilson's 'Judicature Acts' remains what it always was, one of the most handy as well as one of the best appreciated editions of the Acts."-Law Magazine. "Wilson's 'Judicature Acts' is now the latest, and we think it is the most convenient of the works of the same class. The practitioner will find that it supplies all his wants."--Law Times.

JUSTINIAN, INSTITUTES OF.-Mears.-Vide "Roman Law." Ruegg's Student's "Auxilium" to the Institutes of Justinian.-Being a complete synopsis thereof in the form of Question and Answer. By ALFRED HENRY RUEGG, of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law. Post 8vo. 1879.

58. "The student will be greatly assisted in clearing and arranging his knowledge by a work of this kind."-Law Journal.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.-Burn's Justice of the Peace and Parish Officer.-Edited under the Superintendence of JOHN BLOSSETT MAULE, Esq., Q.C. The Thirtieth Edition. Five large vols. 8vo. 1869.

71. 73. Stone's Practice for Justices of the Peace, Justices Clerks and Solicitors at Petty and Special Sessions, in Summary matters, and Indictable Offences, with a list of Summary Convictions, and matters not Criminal. With Forms. Ninth Edition. By W. H. MACNAMARA, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Demy 8vo. 1882. 258. "A very creditable effort has been made to condense and abridge, which has been successful, whilst the completeness of the work has not been impaired."-Law Times.

Wigram's Justices' Note Book.-Containing a short
account of the Jurisdiction and Duties of Justices, and an Epitome
of Criminal Law. By W. KNOX WIGRAM, Esq., Barrister-at-
Law, J.P. Middlesex and Westminster. Third Edition.
copious Index. Royal 12mo. 1883.

With a

12s. 6d.

We have found in it all the information which a Justice can require as to recent legislation.""-The Times.

"This is altogether a capital book. Mr. Wigram is a good lawyer and a good justices' lawyer."-Law Journai.

"We can thoroughly recommend the volume to magistrates."-Law Times.

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LAND ACT.-See "Settled Estates."-Middleton.

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LAND TAX.-Bourdin's Land Tax.-An Exposition of the Land Tax; its Assessment and Collection, with a statement of the rights conferred by the Redemption Acts. By MARK A. BOURDIN (late Registrar of Land Tax). Second Edition. 1870. LANDLORD AND TENANT.—Woodfall's Law of Landlord and Tenant.-With a full Collection of Precedents and Forms of Procedure. Containing also an Abstract of Leading Propositions, and Tables of certain Customs of the Country. Twelfth Edition. In which the Precedents of Leases have been revised and enlarged, with the assistance of L. G. G. Robbins, Esq. By J. M. LELY. Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Royal 8vo. 1881. 11. 188. "The editor has expended elaborate industry and systematic ability in making the work as perfect as possible."-Solicitors' Journal. LANDS CLAUSES ACTS.-Jepson's Lands Clauses Consolidation Acts; with Decisions, Forms, & Table of Costs. By ARTHUR JEPSON, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Demy 8vo. 1880. 18s. "The work concludes with a number of forms and a remarkably good index.”— Law Times. "As far as we have been able to discover, all the decisions have been stated, and the effect of them correctly given.”—Law Journal,

LAW LIST.-Law List (The).-Comprising the Judges and Officers of the different Courts of Justice, Counsel, Special Pleaders, Draftsmen, Conveyancers, Solicitors, Notaries, &c., in England and Wales; the Circuits, Judges, Treasurers, Registrars, and High Bailiffs of the County Courts; Metropolitan and Stipendiary Magistrates, Official Receivers under the Bankruptcy Act, Law and Public Officers in England and the Colonies, Foreign Lawyers with their English Agents, Sheriffs, Under-Sheriffs, and their Deputies, Clerks of the Peace, Town Clerks, Coroners, &c., &c., and Commissioners for taking Oaths, Conveyancers Practising in England under Certificates obtained in Scotland. So far as relates to Special Pleaders, Draftsmen, Conveyancers, Solicitors, Proctors and Notaries. Compiled by JOHN SAMUEL PURCELL, of the Inland Revenue Office, Somerset House, Registrar of Stamped Certificates, and of Joint Stock Companies, and Published by the Authority of the Commissioners of Inland Revenue. 1884. (Net Cash, 9s.) 10s. 6d. LAW REPORTS.—A very large Stock of second-hand and new Reports. Prices on application.

LAW STUDENT'S ANNUAL.-Vide "Examination Guides." LAW SUIT. The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Law Suit. By RICHARD HARRIS. Barrister-atLaw, of the Middle Temple and Midland Circuit, Author of “Hints on Advocacy." Second Edition. Royal 12mo. 1883.

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"Most of the standing grievances of suitors find a place in this book."-Law Times. "He was obviously quite as eager for a good battle in court as ever was Dandy Dinmont."-Saturday Review.

LAWYER'S COMPANION.-Vide "Diary."
LEADING CASES.-Haynes' Student's Leading Cases.

Being some of the Principal Decisions of the Courts in Constitutional
Law, Common Law, Conveyancing and Equity, Probate, Divorce,
Bankruptcy, and Criminal Law. With Notes for the use of Students.
Second Edition. By JOHN F. HAYNES, LL.D. Demy 8vo.
(In the press.)

"Will prove of great utility, not only to Students, but Practitioners. The Notes are clear, pointed and concise."-Law Times.

"We think that this book will supply a want

arranged for reference."-Law Journal.

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LEADING CASES.-Continued.

Shirley's Leading Cases.-A Selection of Leading Cases in the Common Law, with Notes, and a Sketch of some of the principal changes introduced by the Rules of Supreme Court, 1883. By W. SHIRLEY SHIRLEY, M.A., B.C.L., Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Second Edition. Demy 8vo. 1883.

158.

"The book is deserving of high praise, and we commend it in all confidence."Gibson's Lain Notes, April. 1883.

"The selection is very large, though all are distinctly 'leading cases,' and the notes are by no means the least meritorious part of the work."-Law Journal.

"Mr. Shirley writes well and clearly, and evidently understands what he is writing about."-Law Times.

LEGACY DUTIES.-Vide "Taxes on Succession."

LEXICON.-Vide "Dictionary."

LIBEL AND SLANDER.-Odgers on Libel and Slander.A Digest of the Law of Libel and Slander, with the Evidence, Procedure and Practice, both in Civil and Criminal Cases, with Precedents of Pleadings. With Appendix of Statutes including the Newspaper Libel and Registration Act, 1881. By W. BLAKE ODGERS, M.A., LL.D., Barrister-at-Law. Demy 8vo. 1881. 24s. "We have rarely examined a work which shows so much industry. So good is the book, which in its topical arrangement is vastly superior to the general run of law books, that criticism of it is a compli ment rather than the reverse."-Law Journal.

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"The excuse, if one be needed, for another book on Libel and Slander, and that an English one, may be found in the excellence of the author's work. A clear head and a skilled hand are to be seen throughout."-Extract from Preface to American reprint. LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS.-Chambers' Digest of the

88. 6d.

Law relating to Public Libraries and Museums and Literary and Scientific Institutions generally. Second Edition. By G. F. CHAMBERS, Barrister-at-Law. Imperial 8vo. 1879. LICENSING.-Hindle's Treatise on the Legal Status of Licensed Victuallers and other LicenseHolders, as affected by recent Legislation and Decisions; containing a full Report of the Proceedings and Judgment in the recent Darwen Licensing Appeals, with Notes. Third Edition. By FREDK. G. HINDLE, Esq., Solicitor. Demy 8vo. 1883. Net, 2s. 6d. Lely and Foulkes' Licensing Acts, 1828, 1869, 1872, and 1874; containing the Law of the Sale of Liquors by Retail and the Management of Licensed Houses; with Notes to the Acts, a Summary of the Law, and an Appendix of Forms. Second Edition. By J. M. LELY and W. D. I. FOULKES, Esqrs., Barristers-at-Law. Royal 12mo. 1874. LUNACY-Elmer's Practice in Lunacy.-Seventh Edition. By JOSEPH ELMER, of the Office of the Masters in Lunacy. (In preparation.) MAGISTERIAL LAW.-Shirley's Elementary Treatise on Magisterial Law, and on the Practice of Magistrates' Courts.-By W. SHIRLEY SHIRLEY, M.A., B.C.L., Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Royal 12mo. 1881. 6s. 6d. Wigram.-Vide "Justice of the Peace." MARRIEĎ WOMEN'S PROPERTY. Smith's

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Married

Women's Property Act, 1882, with an Introduction
and Critical and Explanatory Notes, together with the Married
Women's Property Acts, 1870 and 1874, &c. Second Edition. By
H. ARTHUR SMITH, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Royal 12mo.

68.

1884. "There are some excellent critical and explanatory notes, together with a good index, and reference to something like two hundred decided cases."-Law Times.

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MASTER AND SERVANT.-Macdonell's Law of Master and Servant. Part I, Common Law. Part II, Statute Law. By JOHN MACDONELL, M.A., Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Demy 8vo. 1883. 17. 58. "Mr. Macdonell has done his work thoroughly and well. He has evidently bestowed great care and labour on his task, and has, therefore, produced a work which will be of real value to the practitioner. The information, too, is presented in a most accessible form."-Law Times, January 27, 1883. MAYOR'S COURT PRACTICE.-Candy's Mayor's Court

148.

Practice.-The Jurisdiction, Process, Practice, and Mode of Pleading in Ordinary Actions in the Mayor's Court, London (commonly called the "Lord Mayor's Court"). Founded on Brandon. By GEORGE CANDY, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Demy 8vo. 1879. 148. MERCANTILE LAW.-Russell's Treatise on Mercantile Agency. Second Edition. 8vo. 1873. Smith's Compendium of Mercantile Law.-Ninth Edition. By G. M. DOWDESWELL, of the Inner Temple, Esq., one of Her Majesty's Counsel. Royal 8vo. 1877. 17. 18s. Tudor's Selection of Leading Cases on Mercantile and Maritime Law.-With Notes. By O. D. TUDOR, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Third Edition. Royal 8vo. 1884. 2. 2s. Wilson's Mercantile Handbook of the Liabilities of Merchant, Shipowner, and Underwriter on Shipments by General Vessels. By ALEXANDER WILSON, Solicitor and Notary. Royal 12mo

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1883. METROPOLIS BUILDING ACTS.-Woolrych's Metropoli. tan Building Acts, together with such clauses of the Metropolis Management Acts as more particularly relate to the Building Acts, with Notes and Forms. Third Edition. By W. H. MACNAMARA, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. 12mo. 1882. 10s. "We may safely recommend this new edition to those who have to find their way among these statutes."-The Builder, March 31, 1883. MEXICAN LAW.-Hamilton's Mexican Law.-A compila

tion of Mexican Legislation affecting Foreigners, Rights of Foreigners, Commercial Law, Property Real and Personal, Rights Pertaining to the Inhabitants of the Republic, Sales, Prescription, Mortgages, Insolvency, Liens, Rights of Husband and Wife, Donations, Dower, Quit-Rent, Leases, Inheritance, Commercial Companies, Partnership, Agency, Corporations, &c.; Procedure, Attachment, Levy under Execution, Property Exempt, Registry, &c.; Land Laws and Water Rights, Mexican Constitution, Jurisdiction of Courts, Writ of Amparo, Extracts from Treaties, Mexican Decisions of Federal and State Courts, and Mexican Mining Law. Annotated. By LEONIDAS HAMILTON, Attorney-at-Law. Demy 8vo. 1882. MINES.-Rogers' Law relating to Mines, Minerals and Quarries in Great Britain and Ireland with a Summary of the Laws of Foreign States, &c. Second Edition Enlarged. By ARUNDEL ROGERS, Esq., Judge of County Courts. 8vo. 1876. 17. 11s. 6d. "The volume will prove invaluable as a work of legal reference."-The Mining Journal. MONEY SECURITIES.-Cavanagh's Law of Money Secu. rities.-In Three Books. I. Personal Securities. II. Securities on Property. III. Miscellaneous; with an Appendix of Statutes. By C. CAVANAGH, B.A., LL.B. (Lond.), of the Middle Temple, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. In 1 vol. Demy 8vo. 1879. 218.

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"An admirable synopsis of the whole law and practice with regard to securities of every sort."--Saturday Review.

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