The Justice's Manual: Or, A Summary of the Powers and Duties of Justices of the Peace, In the State of New-York; Containing a Variety of Practical Forms, Adapted to Cases Civil and Criminal

294 pp. An early 19th century work of judicial law, focusing on the statutes applicable within New York State. CONTENTS: Part I - Of the powers and duties of Justices of the Peace, under the provisions of title 4, of Chapter 2, of part 3 of the Revised Statutes, entitled, "of Courts held by Justices of the Peace"; Part II - Of the powers and duties of Justices of the Peace, under various statutes; Part III - Of the powers and duties of Justices of the Peace, in relation to proceedings in criminal cases."