Instructor Clericalis: Directing Clerks Both in the Court of Queen's-bench and Common-pleas: in the Abbreviation and Contraction of Words (and Thereby (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781172727940)

Instructor Clericalis, originally published in 1715, is a comprehensive guide for clerks working in the Court of Queen's-bench and Common-pleas. This first volume focuses on the essential skill of abbreviating and contracting words to enhance the speed and efficiency of reading legal precedents. Authored by Robert Gardiner, this historical text provides invaluable insights into the practices and conventions of legal documentation in the early 18th century. A testament to the meticulous record-keeping of the time, "Instructor Clericalis" offers a unique glimpse into the professional lives and training of legal clerks, as well as the evolution of legal language and procedure. This volume stands as a significant resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the history of the English legal system.

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