Changes in American Law: 1780~1860

Author: Horwitz
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book explains the complex and obscure history of American law in a concise and clear manner. Due to the unique knowledge and institutional background of American judicial review, historians have focused their research on the negative functions of the Constitution. However, for most of the 19th century, the issuance and implementation of common law rules by the courts were a more typical form of legal application. Therefore, this book explores more regular examples of legal, economic, and social interactions through the study of private law. It includes the rise of instrumental legal concepts, changes in the concept of property, the use of legal institutions to support economic development, competition and economic development, and the relationship between the legal profession and the business world.