The Law Relating to Friendly Societies, and Industrial and Provident Societies is a comprehensive legal guide written by William Tidd Pratt in 1867. The book covers the laws and regulations governing friendly societies, which were organizations established to provide mutual aid and support to its members. It also covers industrial and provident societies, which were cooperative organizations established for business purposes. The book includes detailed explanations of the relevant acts, observations on their interpretation, and forms of rules that societies could use to govern themselves. Additionally, the book includes leading cases at length, providing readers with a deeper understanding of how the law was applied in practice. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of friendly societies or cooperative organizations, as well as for legal scholars and practitioners seeking a better understanding of the legal framework governing these types of organizations.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.