An Account of the Present Deplorable State of the Ecclesiastical Courts of Record; With Proposals Fo

by William Downing Bruce

Book Overview

This book exposes the corruption, inefficiency, and dysfunctionality of the Ecclesiastical Courts of Record in England. It proposes reforms to improve the system, including merging the ecclesiastical courts with the common law courts and abolishing the jurisdiction of courts held by lay people. Whether you are a legal scholar, practitioner, or interested in the history of law and religion, this book provides a critical perspective on the church's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102092280X
• ISBN13: 9781020922800
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"