Admiralty Decisions in the District Court of the United States, for the Pennsylvania District

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Richard Peters Francis Hopkinson

Admiralty Decisions in the District Court of the United States, for the Pennsylvania District

Richard Peters, Francis Hopkinson, United States District Court (Pennsy

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English

Hutson Street Press
22 May 2025

History of the Americas; Early modern history: c 1450 to c 1700; International maritime law; Courts & procedure

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This is Volume 2 of ""Admiralty Decisions in the District Court of the United States, for the Pennsylvania District,"" a compilation of legal cases and judgments presided over by Judge Richard Peters and documented by Francis Hopkinson. This historical record offers invaluable insights into the development of admiralty and maritime law in the early years of the United States. Providing a detailed look at the cases brought before the court, the arguments presented, and the legal principles applied, this volume showcases the evolution of legal thought and practice in the nascent nation.

Researchers and legal scholars will find this volume an essential resource for understanding the foundations of American jurisprudence and the specific challenges faced by merchants, sailors, and other maritime actors during this period. The decisions reflect the commercial and geopolitical realities of the time, offering a window into the economic and social life of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Richard Peters, Francis Hopkinson
Created by: United States District Court (Pennsy
Imprint: Hutson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 844g
ISBN: 9781023715843
ISBN 10: 1023715848
Pages: 478
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active