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Show UW ECSK. j 'iaES' TREATISE, 1 J -r. 1. It E.15. Mi'EKS. Chi:o. a m:v edition or HAINES5 TREATISE. lveied and Enlarged. ;' e-- '-le l.-n k l-r Ja?ti.eJ the , r'.. r. ..-c S' i Ju-iV.v . - l l.-:..- t?.ii .1 -' . v . r d c : : 1 t Ai- I- - t ol K-:c.-f i!we lor t . L.'.i-iL.-fi.w'.Jt'c.-y Lj.mlc.-s i ELIJAH M. HA1SES, (Vu:-i-l.-r i.:'. Laic. ".:': h Kiiti.'n. Kevi-ei and improved. L'.-v.:.:'- te and dtvi?ioUi u.'B W : .f 1 rc-fi.: t.ue. C. n-i!cte m one eictiant . 1a -j i t.tae 1. :" o vr 1 l a.C?. lioULJ lli le t .aH rccp, I'.-l.e JN' T 1 1 J -f"V 'X" I fc L- a I, ok wcM known U every ju;L-e cf the l . joe, p.-ictiL-iLi lawyer and putdio eihcer m l.l:n...:s and the Northwestern Muii and , Icrruories, as the most useful and complete ! work of the kind extant. j It h-ws lately been r vised by the author, an i 11: at eriiy improved by tho addition ol , much important matter, giving a l the late laws and publL-hcd divisions down to lr.y j Ihi book has, up to the present time, reach-, reach-, ed a larger sale than any other work of the : kind in this Country, i'his fact may be men- I i iioned ai evidence of its superior merit. Its 1 I excellence consists both iu the matter em-j em-j braced, and the arrangement or classification classifica-tion of subjects. lu the collection of matter contained in the woi k it is intended to give all the statute . law and the general principle of the common com-mon law in connection therewith, which a justice of the peace, police magistrate, eon-stable eon-stable or coroner will require in dischargi ng their duties, or that a practicing lawyer will need for reference in ordinary cases, or that may be required for the information of every business man. This will entirely supersede the necessity for reference to the volumes ol the statutes, ihe arrangement of the work is methodical, methodi-cal, and cf the essence of its value, presenting present-ing each subject in iis order aud in its proper relation with othors. The plan of the arrangement is entirely original with the author, being the result of study and practical experience. It has long been a subject of general remark that the author has, in this work, presented the law with a clearness and simplicity of style which renders ren-ders the whole alUe plain to the common understanding as to the more advanced lawyer. law-yer. The justice of the pcaco, police magistrate, constable, and coroner will find in this book all the necessary forms and instruc tions in regard to every branch of his duty. 'Ihe practicing lawyer will find in it, col lected and arranged in convenient form, all the statute law and decisions, with reference to adjudicated cises applicable- in ordinary practice. The business man will find in ita complet e collection of forms required in the transaction transac-tion of business. Students of tho law will likewise find this a very valuable work for perusal and reference, refer-ence, as containing tho general principles of tho common law, clearly stated, in connection connec-tion with the ordinary branches of juris prudence. pru-dence. The following brief reference to the ton-tents ton-tents of this work will afford iu some.dcgree an idea of its peculiar merits. Tho book is divided in five parts, the subject of each be ing methodically arranged in chapters or appropriate ap-propriate subdivisions, as follows : Part 1. Of Justices uf the Peace, election and qualification, and proceedings proceed-ings before-them in civil cases. Comprised iu thirteen chapter", treating : 1 Of the office of justice of the peace. 2 OTthe jurisdiction of justices of the peace. 3 Of the different forma of action. 4 Of the commencement of suits, and the service and return of process. t 5 Of the appearance of the part ies, 6 Of pleadings. 7 Of witnesses, compelling lhe attendance thereof, taking depositions, and of oaths and affirmations. affirma-tions. 8 Of the trial, and incidents there to. 90f evidence. 10 Of the docket, and forms of docket entries.' 11 Of judgment, costs, and filing tranacrip t. ii Of appeals and wi it of certiorari. 13 Of execution and garnishment. Part 2. Of proceedings before Justices Jus-tices of the Peace in criminal cases. Comprised in eleven chapters, treating 1 Of the powers ofjustices of the peace relative to the enforcement of the laws, for the prevention and punishment of offenses, and preservation and observance of the peace. 2 Of persons capable of committing crimes, of ac cessories, and who may be witnesses in criminal crimi-nal cases. 3 Definitions and punishment of crimes and offen ses as prescribed by the crimi nal code. 4 Of proceedings where a criminal offense has been committed. - 5 Forms of statements of offenses in warrants. 6 Of proceedings in relation to the observance and surety of the peace and good behavior. 7 Of fugitives from justice. 8 Of search warrants. 9 Of proceedings and penalties in relation to the misdemeanors of Sabbath -breaking, and disturbing dis-turbing worshiping assemblies. 10 Of proceedings in case of assault and battery, andaffiays. 11 Of docket entries in criminal and summary pro ceeding?, and justice's fess ia criminal caes. Part 3. Of the powers and duties of Justices of the Peace under particular itaiutts. Comprised in twelve chapters, treating 1 Of the acknowledgment and proof of deeds and other instruments. 2 Of attachments b-efcre justices of the peace. 3 Of bastardy, and proceeding in cases thereof. 4 Of contempt of court. 5 Of contesting elections. 6 Of coronen. 7 Ofestraja. 8 Of forcible entry and detain. & Of indosuTes and feres. 10 Of landlord and tenant, and proceedings Ly ! distress for rem. 1 11 Of marriages. 1 12 Of trial of the right of property. i t Past 4. Of the Constable, his elec-, elec-, tion and quaiif caiion, and the powers ! ar.d dunes of Constables in both civil and criminal cases. C-i'mprisitg ve chapter?, treating 1 1 Of the cf;: cf constat ie. J 2 Powers atd dunes of constables in prr:eiiiigB. j 3 Of the Labityof ccnstall" and sureties, j 4 Of the powers az.1 duties of constables in crimi- nal caes. j 5 "iff fees a-d compensation allowed to constable j in both civ: a-d criminal case? pAiii -S. Common forms for th transaction of business. 1 Ar rrs-tires. & Co-parmerslip. 2 ArLitritimajiiaarlsiO CcnTeyartces. Z AgTr.ts. 11 3.-xer. 4 A-:---: --al agr-ts 12 Lea-es. ii A--:rz2- u. IZ Naturalizauon. ! . 6 E s cf slji-re ani 14 Powers ofattomey. ' rr;i:.ry Bias. 15 E!we. ' 7 E:lli cf sale. 15 Mill?. : 5 E--d?. Irr. c-e :-ge Tole, e-IO pages, law jizi.zg, vr.u be sent e ar.v address on re :-r;:7 1 o: 7.-rli wi;'n trie order. E. I?. MYERS, Publisher.1 ST Wa;:i:r.g-ion :reet. Chicago. i Saints' Treatise can te procured t JA3IES DVTTLP.'S Book Store ar.d Se Depot. |