work to a different author, places the question beyond the reach of controversy. That dedication expressly recognises this treatise as owing its origin to a collection of notes formerly made by Lord Apsley for his own private use. This book, having passed through several editions, was succeeded by a similar work, entitled "A Digest of the Law of Actions and Trials at Nisi Prius," by Mr. Espinasse, of which there have been four editions. The compiler of the following pages conceived that a treatise, intended as a companion at the sittings in London and Middlesex, and on the circuit, might be cast into a more convenient form than that adopted by either of the former writers: and that the cases might be abridged with greater accuracy and precision. Under this impression, the Abridgment of the Law of Nisi Prius was prepared and published in three parts successively, in the years 1806, 1807, 1808; the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth editions followed, in the years 1809, 1812, 1817, 1820, 1824, 1827, and 1831. The ninth edition is now submitted to the candour of the Profession. * Second edition, 4to. 1775; third edition, 4to. 1781; fourth edition, 4to. 1785; fifth edition, 8vo. 1790; sixth edition, 8vo. 1793; seventh edition, 8vo. 1817. Lincoln's Inn, November, 1837. CONTENTS OF VOL. I. I. Of the Nature of an Assault and Battery, and in what I. Of the Action of Assumpsit, and of the Agreement, for C. 7. s. 1. 2 G. 2. c. 23. s. 23. relating to the Of Agreements relating to the Sale of Lands and Goods by Auction-Cases where the Duty attaches. Lia- IV. Presentment for Acceptance-Acceptance-Qualified Acceptance Liability of the Acceptor-Non-Ac- V. Of the Transfer of Bills of Exchange-Of the Party in whom the Right of Transfer is vested VIII. Of the Action on a Bill of Exchange-Pleading under the New Rules-Evidence-Recovery of Interest IX. Of the Nature of a Promissory Note-Stat. 3 & 4 Ann. c. 9. s. 1. placing Promissory Notes on the footing of Inland Bills of Exchange-What are negotiable Notes within the Statute Of Bankers' |