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Wood's Account of Isle of Man (1811): Chapter V on Private Wrongs and Legal Redress

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A systematic account of Manx civil law and court procedures circa 1811, detailing the jurisdiction of various courts (High-bailiff, Deemster, Common Law, Chancery, Admiralty, Exchequer, Ecclesiastical), rules governing trespass, damages, arrest, debt, and legal fees. Includes illustrative ecclesiastical court records and commentary on Manx legal privileges protecting debtors and foreigners. Directly relevant to understanding Manx constitutional and legal structures in the pre-Revestment and post-Revestment periods.

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  • English