Commentaries On The Law Of Bailments: With Illustrations From The Civil And Foreign Law (1878)

""Commentaries on the Law of Bailments: With Illustrations from the Civil and Foreign Law"" is a book written by Joseph Story and published in 1878. The book is a comprehensive guide to the law of bailments, which refers to the legal relationship between a person who temporarily holds another person's property and the owner of that property. The book covers various aspects of bailment law, including the different types of bailments, the duties and liabilities of bailors and bailees, and the rights of both parties. It provides a detailed analysis of the legal principles and rules that govern bailment transactions, as well as practical examples and case studies to illustrate these principles.In addition to the common law of bailments, the book also includes references to the civil law and foreign law, providing a comparative perspective on the subject. This makes the book a valuable resource for legal practitioners, scholars, and students who are interested in understanding the law of bailments from a broader perspective.Overall, ""Commentaries on the Law of Bailments: With Illustrations from the Civil and Foreign Law"" is a seminal work on the subject and remains an important reference for anyone seeking to understand the legal principles and practices of bailment law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.