An introduction to the knowledge of the stile of writs, simple and compound, made use of in Scotland: containing directions for drawing securities, in Cases which most commonly occur, with Examples according to the best modern Practice, with historical Notes, serving to explain and illustrate the Words and Phrases used in these Writs. By John Spottiswood of Spottiswood, Advocate. To which are added by way of appendix, I. General observations on several forms of writings, and Letters of Diligence. II. Regulations respecting ordinary and civil Actions, and criminal Causes, in the Sheriff and Stewart Courts of Scotland. III. The fees of clerks, &c. in these Courts, both in civil and criminal Cases.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spotiswood, John, 1667-1728.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Writs--Scotland.

Writs.

Legal composition.

Forms (Law)--Scotland.

Forms (Law).

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([4],587,[21]p. )

Edition:

The fifth edition.

Other Title:

Introduction to the knowledge of the stile of writs, simple and compound,

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : printed for A. Kincaid and J. Bell, W. Gordon, and J. Brown, MDCCLXV. [1765]

Notes:

The final 10 leaves contain the index.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T118684.

OCLC:

642316862