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LoC No.: 11012232
Title: A Philadelphia Lawyer in the London Courts
Note: Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Philadelphia Lawyer in the London Courts" by Thomas Leaming is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of the English legal system through the experiences of an American lawyer. Leaming provides insights into the customs, practices, and distinctions between barristers and solicitors in England, drawing comparisons to the American legal system. The opening of the work introduces readers to the author's preface, establishing the context for his observations during visits to British law courts. Leaming notes that American lawyers often struggle to understand the unique structure of the English legal profession, particularly the roles of barristers and solicitors. He discusses the formalities of courtrooms, the distinctive attire such as wigs and gowns, the hierarchical nature of legal participation, and the vital differences in legal customs. Throughout this introductory section, he sets the stage for a detailed exploration that promises to reveal the differences and similarities between the two legal traditions while also expressing admiration for the British system's efficiency and organization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leaming, Thomas, 1858-1911
EBook No.: 41034
Published: Oct 12, 2012
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Courts -- Great Britain
Subject: Lawyers -- Great Britain
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11012232
Title: A Philadelphia Lawyer in the London Courts
Note: Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "A Philadelphia Lawyer in the London Courts" by Thomas Leaming is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of the English legal system through the experiences of an American lawyer. Leaming provides insights into the customs, practices, and distinctions between barristers and solicitors in England, drawing comparisons to the American legal system. The opening of the work introduces readers to the author's preface, establishing the context for his observations during visits to British law courts. Leaming notes that American lawyers often struggle to understand the unique structure of the English legal profession, particularly the roles of barristers and solicitors. He discusses the formalities of courtrooms, the distinctive attire such as wigs and gowns, the hierarchical nature of legal participation, and the vital differences in legal customs. Throughout this introductory section, he sets the stage for a detailed exploration that promises to reveal the differences and similarities between the two legal traditions while also expressing admiration for the British system's efficiency and organization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leaming, Thomas, 1858-1911
EBook No.: 41034
Published: Oct 12, 2012
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Courts -- Great Britain
Subject: Lawyers -- Great Britain
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.