Publisher's Synopsis
A Collection of Decrees by the Court of Exchequer in Tithe-Causes Volume 1: From the Usurpation to the Present Time is a historical book written by Hutton Wood and published in 1798. The book is a compilation of court decrees related to tithe-cases in the Court of Exchequer in England from the time of the Usurpation (1653-1659) until the late 18th century. The decrees provide insight into the legal disputes that arose between landowners and tithe collectors over the payment of tithes, which were a form of taxation on agricultural produce paid to the Church of England. The book is a valuable resource for historians and legal scholars interested in the history of English law and the relationship between the Church and the state.Carefully Extracted From The Books Of Decrees And Orders Of The Court Of Exchequer, And Arranged In Chronological Order. With Tables Of The Names Of The Cases, And The Contents. In Four Volumes.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.