Courts and Lawyers of New York
Courts and Lawyers of New York

Author: Alden Chester

Publisher: The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 1554

ISBN-13: 158477424X

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This massive illustrated history of the courts and lawyers of New York from 1609-1925 contains a great deal of information that is not available elsewhere. Contents: Part I-Dutch Period: The Bases of American Law, The Dutch Legal System, The Patrons and Their Courts, Burgher Government, Dutch Magistrates. Part II-English Period: The Conflicting Land Titles, The Duke of York's Laws, The Leisler Case. Part III-American Period: Constitutional History, The Courts of Last Resort, The Supreme Court, The Court of Chancery. Part IV: Judicial Distracts and Associations of the Bar, Law Libraries and Law Schools. 59 illustrations.

Governing New York City
Governing New York City

Author: Wallace Sayre

Publisher: Russell Sage Foundation

Published: 1960-12-31

Total Pages: 836

ISBN-13: 1610446860

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This widely acclaimed study of political power in a metropolitan community portrays the political system in its entirety and in balance—and retains much of the drama, the excitement, and the special style of New York City. It discusses the stakes and rules of the city's politics, and the individuals, groups, and official agencies influencing government action.

Congressional Record
Congressional Record

Author: United States. Congress

Publisher:

Published: 1967

Total Pages: 1366

ISBN-13:

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The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)