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Nisi Prius (1912)

Nisi Prius (1912)

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20th Century United States HistoryGeneral LawGeneral World History

ISBN10: 054892516X
ISBN13: 9780548925164
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Nisi Prius is a book written by John C. Browder and published in 1912. The book is a legal novel that tells the story of a young lawyer named Robert Redding who is trying to make a name for himself in the legal profession. The novel is set in the early 20th century and explores the legal system of that time.The title of the book, Nisi Prius, refers to a type of court that existed in England during the Middle Ages. The court was responsible for hearing civil cases that were brought before a judge and a jury. The term nisi prius literally means unless before and refers to the fact that the court could only hear cases that had not been heard before another court.The novel follows Robert Redding as he navigates the legal system and tries to win cases for his clients. Along the way, he encounters corrupt judges, unscrupulous lawyers, and a variety of other characters who challenge his beliefs and values. The book also explores themes of justice, morality, and the role of the legal profession in society.Overall, Nisi Prius is a compelling legal novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the legal system of the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in law, history, or literature.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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