Observations On The Rights And Duty Of Juries, In Trials For Libels: Together With Remarks On The Origin And Nature Of The Law Of Libels (1785)

By Joseph Towers

Book Overview

Observations On The Rights And Duty Of Juries, In Trials For Libels: Together With Remarks On The Origin And Nature Of The Law Of Libels (1785) is a book written by Joseph Towers. The book is a comprehensive guide on the rights and responsibilities of juries in trials for libel. It provides an in-depth analysis of the origin and nature of the law of libels, and discusses the role of juries in upholding this law.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which deals with a specific aspect of the law of libels. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of the law of libels, tracing its roots back to ancient Rome. The second chapter discusses the role of juries in trials for libel, and provides guidance on how they should approach their duties.The third chapter examines the various types of libel, including seditious libel and blasphemy. The fourth chapter discusses the importance of freedom of speech and the press, and how this relates to the law of libels. The fifth chapter provides practical advice for juries in libel trials, including how to assess the credibility of witnesses and how to evaluate evidence.Overall, Observations On The Rights And Duty Of Juries, In Trials For Libels: Together With Remarks On The Origin And Nature Of The Law Of Libels (1785) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the law of libels and the role of juries in upholding it. It provides a clear and concise overview of the subject matter, and is written in a style that is accessible to both legal professionals and laypeople.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: 1437057446
• ISBN13: 9781437057447
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"