Johannes Voet, His Commentary on the Pandects; Wherein, Besides the Principles and the More Celebrated Controversies, of the Roman Law, the Modern Law ... Discussed, and the Chief Points of Practice

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1880. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for generations on library shelves before it was carefully scanned by as part of a project to make the world's books discoverable online. See the back of the book for detailed information. The translation of Voet has occupied my attention during many years. I now commence to offer it to the Profession, by the publication of this first part. I have thought it right, in justice to the author himself, and for the better comprehension of his great and laboriously performed task, to begin at the beginning, and accompany him through his work so carefully planned and arranged by himself, rather than to select lighter portions here and there, however valuable in themselves. In this way too, I believe, will the greatest advantage be obtained from a systematic study of this great Master in the Law, to whom the practitioner has never, as far as I have observed, had recourse in vain, whether he seek the principles of the law or the points which occur in daily practice. It has been well said that he who is thoroughly at home in Voet needs no better guide or companion in his studies or practice than this illustrious commentator, on whom the great Merlin has, for his clearness and logic, bestowed the title of "The Geometer of Jurisprudence."--(Quest, de Droit Confession; Sec. 2, N^te 1). I have noticed, within my own experience, the benefit of an exact reference, in the, text, to the different portions of the Corpus Juris, where cited by the author. I have therefore added, in numerals, the particular books of the Institute, Digest, or Code referred to under the more technical signs, such as ff., &c. I have also amplified the "Summaries" at the head of each Title, so as to make them as perfect a precis as possible of the conte...