""Judge and Jury: A Popular Explanation of Leading Topics in the Law of the Land"" is a comprehensive book written by Benjamin Vaughan Abbott. The book aims to provide a clear and concise explanation of the most important legal concepts and principles that govern the American legal system. It covers a wide range of topics, including criminal law, civil law, constitutional law, evidence, and procedure.The book is written in a simple and accessible language, making it easy for readers to understand complex legal concepts. It is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning about the law, including law students, lawyers, judges, and members of the general public.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific area of the law. The first chapter provides an overview of the American legal system, including the role of judges and juries. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as criminal law, including the different types of crimes and the elements of each crime; civil law, including torts and contracts; and constitutional law, including the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment.The book also includes a chapter on evidence, which explains the rules governing the admission of evidence in court, as well as a chapter on procedure, which outlines the steps involved in a typical legal case. Throughout the book, Abbott provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate the legal concepts and principles discussed.Overall, ""Judge and Jury: A Popular Explanation of Leading Topics in the Law of the Land"" is an informative and accessible book that provides a comprehensive overview of the American legal system. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the law and how it affects their lives.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.
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