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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

3.

4.

5.

6.

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.