16 LAW WORKS PUBLISHED BY Higgins's Digest of Patent Cases. 8vo. 218. cloth, 258. calf. A DIGEST OF THE REPORTED CASES relating to the Law and Practice of LETTERS PATENT FOR INVENTIONS, decided from the passing of the Statute of Monopolies to the present time. By CLEMENT HIGGINS, M.A., F.C.S., of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at-Law. "Mr. Higgins's work will be useful as a work of reference. Upwards of 700 cases are digested: and, besides a table of contents, there is a full index to the subject-matter; and that index, which greatly enhances the value of the book, must have cost the author much time, labour and thought."-Law Journal. "This is essentially,' says Mr. Higgins in his preface, a book of reference." It remains to be added whether the compilation is reliable and exhaustive. It is only fair to say that we think it is; and we will add, that the arrangement of subjectmatter (chronological under each heading, the date, and double or even treble references being appended to every decision), and the neat and carefully executed index (which is decidedly above the average) are such as no reader of 'essentially a book of reference' could quarrel with."-Solicitors' Journal. "On the whole Mr. Higgins's work has been well accomplished. It has ably fulfilled its object by supplying a reliable and authentic summary of the reported patent law cases decided in English courts of law and equity, while presenting a complete history of legal doctrine on the points of law and practice relating to its subject."-Irish Law Times. "Mr. Higgins has, with wonderful and accurate research, produced a work which is much needed, since we have no collection of patent cases which does not terminate years ago. We consider, too, if an inventor furnishes himself with this Digest and a little treatise on the law of patents, he will be able to be as much his own patent lawyer as it is safe to be."-Scientific and Literary Review. "Mr. Higgins's object has been to supply a reliable and exhaustive sum mary of the reported patent cases decided in English courts of law and equity, and this object he appears to have attained. The classification is excellent, being, as Mr. Higgins very truly remarks, that which naturally suggests itself from the practical working of patent law rights. The lucid style in which Mr. Higgins has written his Digest will not fail to recommend it to all who may consult his book; and the very copious index, together with the table of cases, will render the work especially valuable to professional men."-Mining Journal. "The appearance of Mr. Higgins's Digest is exceedingly opportune. The plan of the work is definite and simple. We consider that Mr. Higgins, in the production of this work, has met a long felt demand. Not merely the legal profession and patent agents, but patentees, actual or intending inventors, manufacturers and their scientific advisers will find the Digest an invaluable book of reference."-Chemical News. "The arrangement and condensation of the main principles and facts of the cases here digested render the work invaluable in the way of reference."— Standard. "The work constitutes a step in the right direction, and is likely to prove of much service as a guide, a by no means immaterial point in its favour being that it includes a number of comparatively recent cases."-Engineer. "From these decisions the state of the law upon any point connected with patents may be deduced. In fine, we must pronounce the book as invaluable to all whom it may concern."."—Quarterly Journal of Science. THE PRACTICE of the HIGH COURT OF ADMIRALTY OF ENGLAND: also the Practice of the Judicial Committee of Her Majesty's Most Honorable Privy Council in Admiralty Appeals, with Forms and Bills of Costs. By HENRY CHARLES COOTE, F.S.A., one of the Examiners of the High Court of Admiralty, Author of "The Practice of the Court of Probate," &c. Second Edition, almost entirely re-written, with a Supplement giving the County Courts Jurisdiction and Practice in Admiralty, the Act of 1868, Rules, Orders, &c. This work contains every Common Form in use by the Practitioner in Admiralty, as well as every description of Bill of Costs in that Court, a feature possessed by no other work on the Practice in Admiralty. MESSRS. BUTTERWORTH, 7, FLEET STREET, E.C. 17 Shelford's Companies.-2nd Edit. By Pitcairn & Latham. 8vo. 21s. cloth. SHELFORD'S LAW OF JOINT STOCK COMPANIES; containing a Digest of the Case Law on that Subject; the Companies Acts, 1862, 1867, and other Acts relating to Joint Stock Companies; the Orders made under those Acts to regulate Proceedings in the Court of Chancery and County Courts, and Notes of all Cases interpreting the above Acts and Orders. Second Edition, much enlarged, and bringing the Statutes and Cases down to the date of publication. By DAVID PITCAIRN, M.A., Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, and of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-at-Law; and FRANCIS LAW LATHAM, B.A., Oxon, of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at-Law, Author of "A Treatise on the Law of Window Lights." "We may at once state that, in our opinion, the merits of the work are very great, and we confidently expect that it be at least for the present the standard manual of joint stock company law. That great learning and research have been expended by Mr. Pitcairn no one can doubt who reads only a few pages of the book; the result of each case which has any bearing upon the subject under discussion is very lucidly and accurately stated. We heartily congratulate him on the appearance of this work, for which we anticipate a great success. There is hardly any portion of the law at the present day so important as that which relates to joint stock companies, and that this work will be the standard authority on the subject we have not the shadow of a doubt.-"Law Journal. "After a careful examination of this work we are bound to say that we know of no other which surpasses it in two allimportant attributes of a law book: first, a clear conception on the part of the author of what he intends to do and how he intends to treat his subject; and, secondly, a consistent, laborious and intelligent adherence to his proposed order and method. All decisions are noted and epitomised in their proper places, the practice-decisions in the notes to Acts and Rules, and the remainder in the in troductory account or digest. In the digest Mr. Pitcairn goes into everything with original research, and nothing seems to escape him. It is enough for us that Mr. Pitcairn's performance is able and exhaustive. Nothing is omitted, and everything is noted at the proper place. In conclusion, we have great pleasure in recommending this edition to the practitioner. Whoever possesses it, and keeps it noted up, will be armed on all parts and points of the law of joint stock companies."-Solicitors' Journal. Although nominally a second edition of Mr. Shelford's treatise, it is in reality an original work, the form and arrangement adopted by Mr. Shelford have been changed and, we think, improved by Mr. Pitcairn. A full and accurate index also adds to the value of the work, the merits of which we can have no doubt, will be fully recognized by the profession.” — Law Magazine. "This book has always been the vade mecum on company law, and will, apparently, long continue to occupy that position. It is perhaps even more useful to the legal practitioner than to the man of business, but still it is the best source of information to which the latter can go." Financier and Money Market Review. Mr. Justice Lush's Common Law Practice. Two vols. 8vo. 468. cloth. LUSH'S PRACTICE OF THE SUPERIOR COURTS OF COMMON LAW AT WESTMINSTER, in Actions and Proceedings over which they have a Common Jurisdiction: with Introductory Treatises respecting Parties to Actions; Attornies and Town Agents, their Qualifications, Rights, Duties, Privileges and Disabilities; the Mode of Suing, whether in Person or by Attorney in Formâ Pauperis, &c. &c. &c.; and an Appendix, containing the Authorized Tables of Costs and Fees, Forms of Proceedings and Writs of Execution. Third Edition. By JOSEPH DIXON, of Lincoln's Inn, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. C 18 LAW WORKS PUBLISHED BY Drewry's Forms of Claims & Defences in Chancery. Post 8vo. 98. cloth. FORMS OF CLAIMS AND DEFENCES IN THE COURTS OF THE CHANCERY DIVISION of the HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. With Notes containing an Outline of the Law relating to each of the subjects treated, and an Appendix of Forms of Endorsement on the Writ of Summons. By C. STEWART DREWRY, of the Inner Temple, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, Author of a Treatise on Injunctions and of Reports of Cases in Equity, temp. Kindersley, V.-C., and other works. "Mr. Drewry has attempted to supply the defect of the Schedule to the Judicature Act of 1875, and he has proceeded in his work in the safest and most satisfactory manner. The forms thus introduced are concise and cannot fail to be very useful and welcome."- Law Magazine. "Mr. Drewry's plan of taking the facts for the forms from reported cases and adapting them to the new rules of pleading, seems the best that can be adopted. The forms we have looked at seem to be fairly correct."-Solicitors' Journal. "The draftsman of the present day cannot but need the aid of a work thus compiled, however experienced in the niceties of the past system, and trusting to its guidance benefit in time and labour saved; while to the younger members of the profession especially we cordially recommend the work."-Irish Law Times. "The work is one likely to prove useful to the practitioner."-Justice of the Peace. "On the whole, we can thoroughly recommend it to our readers."-Law Examination Journal. De Colyar's Law of Guarantees. 8vo. 14s. cloth. A TREATISE ON THE LAW OF GUARANTEES AND OF PRINCIPAL AND SURETY. BY HENRY A. DE COLYAR, of the Middle Temple, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. "Mr. Colyar's work contains internal evidence that he is quite at home with his subject. His book has the great merit of thoroughness. Hence its present value, and hence we venture to predict will be its enduring reputation." -Law Times. "The whole work displays great care in its production; it is clear in its statements of the law, and the result of the many authorities collected is stated with an intelligent appreciation of the subject in hand."-Justice of the Peace. Hamel's Customs Laws, 1876. Post 8vo. 6s.; demy 8vo. Ss. 6d. cloth. F THE LAWS OF THE CUSTOMS, consolidated by direction of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury. With Practical Notes and References throughout; an Appendix, containing various Statutory Provisions incidental to the Customs; the Customs Tariff Act; and a copious Index. BY FELIX JOHN HAMEL, Esq., Solicitor for Her Majesty's Customs. "Mr. Hamel, Solicitor for Her Majesty's Customs, has produced a very useful 'pocket volume' edition of The Customs Laws and Tariff Act, 1876, for which his official position affords him unique facilities, and which ought to be in the hands of all who have an interest in our maritime commerce."-Law Magazine, February, 1877. "By issuing this handy edition of the Customs Laws Consolidation Act of last session, Mr. Hamel has conferred a benefit on a very large class of the public, We "The work is in all respects most skilfully executed, and amply deserves public favour."—Irish Law` Times. MESSRS. BUTTERWORTH, 7, FLEET STREET, E.C. 19 Hunt's Boundaries, Fences & Foreshores.-2nd Edit. Post 8vo. 128. cloth. A TREATISE ON THE LAW relating to BOUNDARIES and FENCES, and to the Rights of Property on the Sea Shore and in the Beds of Public Rivers and other Waters. Second Edition. By ARTHUR JOSEPH HUNT, Esq., of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at-Law. "It speaks well for this book that it has so soon passed into a second edition. That its utility has been appreciated is shown by its success. Mr. Hunt has availed himself of the opportunity of a second edition to note up all the cases to this time, and to extend considerably some of the chapters, especially that which treats of rights of property on the sea shore and the subjects of sea walls and commissions of sewers." Law Times. "There are few more fertile sources of litigation than those dealt with in Mr. Hunt's valuable book. It is sufficient here to say that the volume ought to have a larger circulation than ordinarily belongs to law books, that it ought to be found in every country gentleman's library, that the cases are brought down to the latest date, and that it is carefully prepared, clearly written, and well edited."-Law Magazine. "Mr. Hunt chose a good subject for a separate treatise on Boundaries and Fences and Rights to the Seashore, and we are not surprised to find that a second edition of his book has been called for. The present edition contains much new matter. The chapter especially which treats on rights of property on the seashore, has been greatly extended. Additions have been also made to the chapters relating to the fencing of the property of mine owners and railway companies. All the cases which have been decided since the work first appeared have been introduced in their proper places. Thus it will be seen this new edition has a considerably enhanced value.”—Solicitors' Journal. Bainbridge's Law of Mines and Minerals.-4th Edit. 1 vol. roy. 8vo. 458. cloth. A TREATISE on the LAW OF MINES AND MINERALS. By WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE, Esq., F.G.S., of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at-Law. Fourth Edition. By ARCHIBALD BROWN, M.A., Edin. and Oxon, of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law. This work has been wholly re-cast, and in the greater part re-written. It contains, also, several chapters of entirely new matter, which have obtained at the present day great mining importance. "Much of the old work has been rewritten, and there is much in this edition that is entirely new. The whole of the law relating to mines and minerals is treated in an exhaustive manner. As coming more particularly within our own peculiar province, we may notice Chapter XII., which deals with criminal offences relating to mines; Chapter XIII., as to the statutory regulation and inspection of mines; and Chapter XV., which contains the law relating to the rating of mines and quarries, comprising the liability of coal and other mines and quarries to the poor and other rates-The tenancy-Improvements to be in cluded-Allowances and deductions to be made Rateable value, and all other matters necessary to make this portion of the work most valuable to those concerned in the rating of such property. "The appendix contains a valuable collection of conveyancing forms-Local Customs-A Glossary of English Mining Terms, and a full and well arranged Index facilitates the referencet o the contents of the volume. "The cases cited are brought down to a very recent date. The work undertaken by Mr. Brown was an arduous one, and he has satisfactorily, performed it.”— Justice of Peace on 4th edit. "This work must be already familiar to all readers whose practice brings them in any manner in connection with mines or mining, and they well know its value. We can only say of this new edition that it is in all respects worthy of its predecessors."-Law Times on 3rd edit. "It would be entirely superfluous to attempt a general review of a work which has for so long a period occupied the position of the standard work on this important subject. Those only who, by the nature of their practice, have learned to lean upon Mr. Bainbridge as on a solid staff, can appreciate the deep research, the admirable method, and the graceful style of this model treatise."--. Law Journal on 3rd edit. c 2 20 LAW WORKS PUBLISHED BY Rouse's Conveyancer.-3rd Edit. with Supplement. Two vols. 8vo., 30s. cloth, 38s. calf. THE PRACTICAL CONVEYANCER, giving, in a mode combining facility of reference with general utility, upwards of Four Hundred Precedents of Conveyances, Mortgages and Leases, Settlements, and Miscellaneous Forms, with (not in previous editions) the Law and numerous Outline Forms and Clauses of WILLS and Abstracts of Statutes affecting Real Property, Conveyancing Memoranda, &c. BY ROLLA ROUSE, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law, Author of "The Practical Man," &c. Third Edition, greatly enlarged. With a Supplement, giving Abstracts of the Statutory Provisions affecting the Practice in Conveyancing; and the requisite Alterations in Forms, with some New Forms; and including a full Abstract in numbered Clauses of the Stamp Act, 1870. THE SUPPLEMENT separately, price 18. 6d. sewed. "The best test of the value of a book written professedly for practical men is the practical one of the number of editions through which it passes. The fact that this well-known work has now reached its third shows that it is considered by those for whose convenience it was written to fulfil its purpose well."—Law Magazine. "In this edition, which is greatly enlarged, Mr. Rouse has for the first time introduced Precedents of Wills, extending to no less than 116 pages. We can accord unmingled praise to the conveyancing memoranda showing the practical effect of the various statutory provisions in the different parts of a deed."-Law Times. "So far as a careful perusal of Mr. Rouse's book enables us to judge of its merits, we think that as a collection of precedents of general utility in cases of common occurrence it will be found satisfactorily to stand the application of the test. The draftsman will find in the Practical Conveyancer precedents appropriate to all instruments of common occurrence, and the collection appears to be especially well supplied with those which relate to copyhold estates. In order to avoid useless repetition and also to make the precedents as simple as possible, Mr. Rouse has sketched out a number of outline drafts so as to present to the reader a sort of bird's-eye view of each instrument and show him its form at a glance. Each paragraph in these outline forms refers, by distinguishing letters and numbers, to the clauses in full required to be inserted in the respective parts of the instrument, and which are given in a subsequent part of the work, and thus every precedent in outline is made of itself an index to the clauses which are necessary to complete the draft. In order still further to simplify the arrangement of the work, the author has adopted a plan (which seems to us fully to answer its purpose) of giving the variations which may occur in any instrument according to the natural order of its different parts.' -Law Journal. "That the work has found favour is proved by the fact of our now having to review a third edition. This method of skeleton precedents appears to us to be attended with important advantages. To clerks and other young hands a course of conveyancing under Mr. Rouse's auspices is, we think, calculated to prove very instructive. To the solicitor, especially the country practitioner, who has often to set his clerks to work upon drafts of no particular difficulty to the experienced practitioner, but upon which they, the said clerks, are not to be quite trusted alone, we think to such gentlemen Mr. Rouse's collection of Precedents is calculated to prove extremely serviceable. We repeat, in conclusion, that solicitors, especially those practising in the country, will find this a useful work."-Solicitors' Journal. Clark's Digest of House of Lords Cases. A DIGESTED INDEX to all the REPORTS in the HOUSE OF LORDS, from the commencement of the Series by Dow, in 1814, to the end of the Eleven Volumes of House of Lords Cases, with references to more recent Decisions. By CHARLES CLARK, Esq., one of Her Majesty's Counsel, Reporter by appointment to the House of Lords. |