Jurisprudence
John W. Salmond, a New Zealand lawyer and judge, then solicitor-general of New Zealand, first published Jurisprudence in 1902, and it became one of the standard textbooks of legal theory in the English-speaking world. This is the fourth edition of 1913. Salmond defines jurisprudence as the science of the civil law and examines the administration of justice, the sources of law, including legislation, custom and precedent, legal rights, ownership, possession, persons, titles and liability, and the law of property, obligations and procedure. Each chapter ends with a summary. Clear, precise and grounded in English law, the book trained generations of students. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Jurisprudence
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Is Jurisprudence in the public domain?
Yes. Jurisprudence by Sir John W. Salmond is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Jurisprudence?
About 13 h 19 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Jurisprudence?
Jurisprudence by Sir John W. Salmond is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
