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Popular Law-making / A study of the origin, history, and present tendencies of law-making by statute

By Frederic Jesup Stimson
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The study traces the development of statute law from medieval English origins to modern institutional forms. It examines the interplay of unwritten common law and parliamentary legislation, including representative consent to taxation and enforcement mechanisms. It analyzes pivotal changes such as charter protections for personal liberty, the fixing of judicial procedure, and the shift from local custom to general statutes. It surveys early commercial, property, labor, and anti-trust statutes that shaped trade, combinations, and social regulation. It concludes by assessing contemporary tendencies toward sociological legislation and the tension between legislative expansion and traditional legal doctrines.

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Frederic Jesup Stimson

Frederic Jesup Stimson was an American author and lawyer known for his contributions to both fiction and legal literature. His works often explore themes of morality and the complexities of law. Among his notable titles is "Popular Law-making," which examines the evolution and current trends in statutory law. Stimson's storytelling is characterized by a blend of adventure and introspection, as seen in works like "Pirate Gold" and "The Crime of Henry Vane: A Study with a Moral." His diverse writings reflect a keen interest in the interplay between legal principles and human behavior.

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