The Case Of Thomas Lord Cochrane

By Great Britain Court of King's Bench

Book Overview

The Case of Thomas Lord Cochrane (1814) is a legal document that recounts the trial of Thomas Lord Cochrane, a British naval officer who was accused of stock market fraud in 1814. The document details the charges against Cochrane, including conspiracy to defraud, spreading false rumors, and manipulating the stock market. The proceedings of the trial are described in detail, including the testimony of witnesses and the arguments made by both the prosecution and defense. The verdict of the trial is also included, which found Cochrane guilty and sentenced him to imprisonment and fines. The Case of Thomas Lord Cochrane is an important historical document that sheds light on the legal system and financial practices of early 19th century Britain.Containing The History Of The Hoax, The Trial, The Proceedings In The House Of Commons, And The Meetings Of The Electors Of Westminster.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: 1165759446
• ISBN13: 9781165759446
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"