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This is a scholarly work on English legal history, focusing on the development of the common law court system. The author argues that the concept of equity, which became an important part of English law in the sixteenth century, can be traced back to the practices of the King's court in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The book will appeal to those interested in legal history and the evolution of English law.
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