Publisher's Synopsis
""A Summary of Practice in Instance, Revenue, and Prize Causes: In The Admiralty Courts of the United States"" is a comprehensive guide to the legal procedures and practices followed in the Admiralty Courts of the United States. Written by Samuel Rossiter Betts in 1838, this book covers all aspects of admiralty law, including jurisdiction, pleadings, evidence, trials, and appeals. It provides detailed explanations of the various types of cases that come before the Admiralty Courts, such as instance cases (civil disputes), revenue cases (criminal cases related to customs and taxes), and prize cases (cases involving captured ships and cargoes). The book also includes a glossary of legal terms and a table of cases cited. This work is an invaluable resource for lawyers, judges, and scholars interested in the history and practice of admiralty law in the United States.For The Southern District Of New York. And Also On Appeal To The Supreme Court.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.