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THE ADEINISTRATION OF JUSTICE,
in the
BRITISH CROWN COLORIES.
(A comparative survey)
By
F. C. JENKIN, C.B.E.. Barrister-at-Law.
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Brief of contents:-
1.
THE CHO COLONIES
2.
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THE LAWS.- The various systems and the legisl4-
tive authority
Applecation of English
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7.
Common and Statute Law, and Rules of
Practice. Recognition of Native LAWB,
customs and usages.
THE COURTS. – Their titles, constitution, and
jurisdiction.
THE JUDOMS AND MAGISTRATES.
Their titles,
qualifications, appointment, transfer,
removal, eto,, - Their functions and
jurisdiction.
THE LAW OFFICERA. - Their titles, qualifications,
appointment, and duties.
THE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS.
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Their titles,
qualifications, and rights of audience.
Native practitioners. Bar Councils, Law
Societies, and other disciplinary bodies,
THE PRACTICK OF THE COURTS,
Publicity, Forme
of oath administered to natives. Language in
which proceedings conducted. Reference to
ordeal or tests of truth sanctioned by local
usage. Law sittings. Hours of business. Law
Reports.