He Can Either Marry You or Hang You: The History of British Columbia's Sheriffs

by David G. Smith

Sheriffs working in the courts of British Columbia hold the oldest position of authority within our justice system. The office of the sheriff dates back to Britain's Saxon era when he was the king's chief administrator and officer within a bailiwick and had the power to act as constable, judge, jailer, executioner and coroner. Since that time, all of his jurisdictional duties have evolved into separate offices of authority except for the sheriff's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425139159
• ISBN13: 9781425139155
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"