A Treatise of Common Recoveries; Their Nature and Use: To Which is Added the Case of Page and Hayward More Fully Reported Than in any Other Book Extan (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781178193084)

A Treatise of Common Recoveries; Their Nature and Use, by Nathaniel Pigott, provides a detailed exposition of common recoveries, a legal mechanism used in English property law to disentail land. This 1739 treatise elucidates the intricacies of the process, offering invaluable insights into the historical practices of land ownership and transfer. The work includes the significant case of Page and Hayward, reported more fully than in any other extant book, and a case between the late Earl of Derby and the coheirs of his elder brother, along with precedents for practical application.

Pigott's treatise serves as a crucial resource for legal historians, scholars of English common law, and anyone interested in the evolution of property rights. Its enduring value lies in its comprehensive treatment of a complex legal subject, making it an essential addition to any legal history collection.

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