Cresswell Versus Jackson: The Matlock Will Case, Tried Before The Lord Chief Justice Cockburn (1864)

By Robert Cresswell

Book Overview

""Cresswell Versus Jackson: The Matlock Will Case, Tried Before The Lord Chief Justice Cockburn"" is a historical account of a legal case that took place in 1864. The book is written by Robert Cresswell, one of the parties involved in the case. The case revolves around a dispute over the will of a wealthy man named John Matlock. Matlock's will left his estate to his nephew, but a woman named Sarah Jackson claimed that she had been promised the estate by Matlock. The case was tried before the Lord Chief Justice Cockburn, and Cresswell's book provides a detailed account of the trial and the arguments presented by both sides. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English law or the legal system of the 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116537031X
• ISBN13: 9781165370313
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"