reach of controversy. That dedication expressly recognises this treatise as owing its origin to a collection of notes formerly made by Lord Apsley for his own private use. This book, having passed through several editions,* was succeeded by a similar work, entitled "A Digest of the Law of Actions and Trials at Nisi Prius," by Mr. Espinasse, of which there have been four editions. The compiler of the following pages conceived that a treatise, intended as a companion at the sittings in London and Middlesex, and on the circuit, might be cast into a more convenient form than that adopted by either of the former writers: and that the cases might be abridged with greater accuracy and precision. Under this impression, the Abridgment of the Law of Nisi Prius was prepared and published in three parts successively, in the years 1806, 1807, 1808; the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh editions followed, in the years 1809, 1812, 1817, 1820, 1824, and 1827. The eighth edition is now submitted to the candour of the Profession. Second edition, 4to. 1775; third edition, 4to. 1781; fourth edition, 4to. 1785; fifth edition, 8vo. 1790; sixth edition, 8vo. 1793; seventh edition, 8vo. 1817. Serle Street, Lincoln's Inn, CONTENTS OF VOL. I. 1. Of the Remedy for this Injury, and in what Cases an II. Of the Venue-Declaration-Plea... III. Of the Evidence, and herein of the Statutes relating to I. Of the Action of Assumpsit, and of the Agreement, for Of Actions brought by Attornies and Solicitors for the Re- covery of their Fees. Of the Statutes 3 Jac. 1. c. 7. s. 1. 2 G. 2. c. 23. s. 23. relating to the Delivery of Bills by Attornies, and 12 G. 2. c. 13. Of Agreements relating to the Sale of Lands and Goods by Auction-Cases where the Duty attaches. Liabi- VI. Of Conveyances and Payments made by and to VII. Of Actions which may be brought by the Assignees of a Bankrupt, and in what manner they ought to sue.. I. Of the Nature of a Bill of Exchange.. V. Of the Transfer of Bills of Exchange-Of the Party in whom the Right of Transfer is vested.... 341 to 351 VI. Of Presentment for Payment, and herein of the Days of Grace-Non-payment, and Notice thereof- IX. Of the Nature of a Promissory Note-Stat. 3 & 4 Ann. c. 9. s. 1. placing Promissory Notes on the footing of Inland Bills of Exchange-What are negotiable Notes within the Statute Of Bankers' |