Colonial Laws and Courts: With a Sketch of the Legal Systems of the World and Tables of Conditions of Appeal to the Privy Council (1907)

""Colonial Laws and Courts"" is a historical book written by Alexander Wood Renton in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal systems in various colonies during the colonial era. It includes a detailed description of the legal systems of different countries around the world, including Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the West Indies. The book also includes a sketch of the legal systems of the world, highlighting the differences and similarities between them. Additionally, it provides tables of conditions of appeal to the Privy Council, which was the highest court of appeal for most British colonies.The book is divided into four parts. The first part provides an overview of the legal systems in the British colonies. The second part discusses the legal systems in the other colonies, including those in the United States, France, Germany, and Spain. The third part focuses on the Privy Council and its role in the colonial legal system. The fourth and final part discusses the future of the colonial legal system and its potential for reform.Overall, ""Colonial Laws and Courts"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial law and the development of legal systems around the world. It offers a detailed and insightful analysis of the legal systems of the colonial era and their impact on modern legal systems.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.