Description

""Colonial Laws and Courts"" is a comprehensive book written by Alexander Wood Renton in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the legal systems of various countries during the colonial era. It covers the legal systems of Great Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands, among others. The book also includes a section on the Privy Council, which was the highest court of appeal for the colonies. It provides tables of conditions of appeal to the Privy Council, which were necessary for the colonies to appeal their cases to the highest court. Renton's book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial legal systems. It provides a unique perspective on the development of legal systems in the colonies and their relationship with the legal systems of the colonizing countries. The book is well-researched and well-written, making it an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in legal history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.