A Treatise Of The Law Of Descents (1825) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437003222)

A Treatise of the Law of Descents (1825) is a comprehensive legal text written by Henry Chitty. The book explores the complex laws surrounding the inheritance and transmission of property from one generation to the next. Chitty delves into the intricacies of the English legal system, examining the various rules and regulations governing the distribution of property in cases of intestacy (when a person dies without a will). He also discusses the different forms of property ownership, such as joint tenancy and tenancy in common, and how these affect the distribution of assets upon death. Throughout the text, Chitty provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate his points and clarify the legal principles at work. A Treatise of the Law of Descents is an essential reference for lawyers, judges, and anyone else involved in the legal profession or interested in the workings of the English legal system.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.

Author: Henry Chitty
ISBN-10: 1437003222
ISBN-13: 9781437003222
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 456
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d