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U.S. LAW CABINET,

COMPRISING THE

BUSINESS MAN'S ASSISTANT,

AND READY RECKONER.

TRADER'S GUIDE,
CONTAINING THE LAW OF BILLS, NOTES, CONTRACTS, ETC.

LANDLORD'S & TENANT'S ASSISTANT,
OR, THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF LANDLORDS AND TENANTS.

MERCHANT'S ASSISTANT,

OR, THE SHIPMASTERS', CARRIERS', NOTARIES', AND INSURERS' GUIDE.

LAWS OF THE SEA,

OR, RIGHTS OF SEAMEN, THE COASTER'S & FISHERMAN'S GUIDE,
AND MASTER'S AND MATE'S MANUAL.

These books comprise all the most useful Forms which occur in business, with the Rules of
Law which govern their application.-We assert, without fear of contradiction, that no
person can do business with safety, who is unacquainted with the legal requirements
pertaining to business transactions, contained in this volume.

BY I. R. BUTTS,

ASSISTED BY MEMBERS OF THE

BAR.

PUBLISHED BY

I. R. BUTTS, 2 SCHOOL STREET, BOSTON:
H. LONG & BRO., 121 NASSAU STREET, N. YORK.
And Sold by Travelling Agents throughout the United States.

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Advertisement and Index

OF THE

United States Law Cabinet.

THIS Volume comprises Five Books, containing a judicious selection of Legal Forms and Instruments used in Business; and a PRACTICAL and POPULAR EXPOSITION of the COMMON and STATUTE Laws, relative to almost every possible circumstance and situation in which persons can be placed in the ordinary occurrences of Trade.

The first Book contains a judicious selection of legal Forms with Instructions, and a larger number and variety of useful Tables than are to be found in any other work.

A glance at a portion of its Contents will demonstrate its great Practical Utility. Rules of Law relating to Contracts, &c., viz: What is an express, implied, simple, or sealed Contract? What does a contract require to render it valid? When is it void in law? If I bind myself not to carry on my trade or business, am I bound by such agreement? If I promise to pay the debt of another, is such promise binding? If I bargain for a lot of goods why am I not obliged to take them? or, why is seller not obliged to deliver them? pp. 10, 11. When does a debt, note, or bill, cease to be collectable? When is a contract made on Sunday not void? How should a contract be constructed? How should contracts be performed? What constitutes fraud? How are contracts rescinded? How should a tender be made? When is interest allowed, and how? When will an action lie for negligence? What are the Liabilities of Innkeepers, Common Carriers, and Agents? pp. 11 to 15.

Agreements, several forms of,- Why should Contracts be in writing? pp. 16 to 19. Apprentice, Indenture of. Laws in relation to. pp. 19, 20.

Assignments, several forms of Bonds, Contracts, Bills of Sale, Lease, Mortgage, Insurance, Interest in Land, of Debtor, of all Claims against Debtor. pp. 20 to 25. Awards, forms of, pp. 25, 26. What is the duty of Referees, and how shall they make out and render their award? If by Agreement, Bond, or Rule of Court? p. 22. Bills of Sale, &c., forms of, pp. 27, 28. What is the duty of the seller? What is the duty of the buyer? Where no price is named, what price does the law allow? Where is the place of delivery? What is a Warranty, and when void? pp. 27. 28. Bonds, several forms of,-Rules of Law in relation to Bonds. pp. 28 to 32. Copartnership, form of, Continuance, Dissolution, &c., pp. 32 to 35. How may persons enter into partnership, special or general? What are the responsibilities of partners? How does a person render himself liable as a partner? p. 32.

Compositions with Creditors, forms of, to take a certain per centage. - pp. 35, 36. Cautions to Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate, pp. 37, 38.- Which is the most direct way to ascertain the validity of the title? By what mode can we ascertain if there be an incumbrance? How should the land be described? If the purchaser intends to assume the mortgage how should it be stated in the deed or, if a right of way be granted, or reserved? How should a Deed be written? pp. 36, 37, 38.

Deeds, of Quit Claim, of Warranty, of Trustee, of Attorney, of Father to Married Daughter to her sole use, of Right of Way, of Personal Chattels to Married Daughter to her own use, of Wife's Real Estate, &c. pp. 38 to 45.

Directions as to the Signing, Sealing, Witnessing, Delivering, Acknowledging, and Recording of Deeds, and the mode of Executing Deeds in all the States. pp. 5, 6, 7. Easement. How long must I enjoy a privilege before it becomes a right? How shall the acquiring of such a right be prevented? p. 44. Leases, forms of, pp. 47, 48, 49. - What is a Lease and if in writing how executed? In what cases should a Lease be registered, or recorded? What cautions are necessary to be observed on taking a Lease? p. 8.

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Table at page 117, of the Business Man's Assistant, he will find the price, and so for any number of bushels, or other articles, ranging in price from 1 cent to $3.00. So the Machinist if he wishes to obtain the weight of Flat Bar Iron of any thickness and breadth, or the weight of a Square Foot of various Metals, wire guage thickness, or the weight of Square and Round Bar Iron, can find the information at pp. 95 to 100. A Coal Dealer selling or buying a quantity of Coal, which exceeds a certain num. ber of tons by two hundred pounds, turns to the Merchandize Ready Reckoner, at pages 115 and 116, and obtains the price of 200 lbs. or any other number of pounds, at the rate for which he may be selling. So the Dealer in Iron, Hemp, or other Merchandise, will find the Ready Reckoner a useful Table. So the Wood and Bark Dealer will find at pages 93 & 94, tables giving the prices of Wood and Bark from 1 foot, and upwards; and also the Contents, in Cords and Feet, of any Pile of Wood.

A Farmer selling 2 tons and 300 lbs. of Hay at the rate of $23.00 a ton of 2000 lbs. turns to the Produce Ready Reckoner, at page 114 of the Business Man's Assistant, and finds the price of 300 lbs., or any number of pounds, at the rate of $23.00, or other price per ton, much quicker than any Clerk could calculate it.

The second Book is devoted principally to the Laws of Trade. The following letter from a gentleman, whose business experience has qualified him to give a correct opinion, shows in what estimation he holds the work.

From Hon. Amasa Walker, Secretary of State.

Dear Sir,- My attention has been recently called to your little work, entitled "THE TRADER'S GUIDE." The impression it has made on my mind is, that had I been in possession of such a Work, when I was a business man. it would have been of great use to me. I can now see that I groped on blind ly and encountered many losses and embarrassments, which an acquaintance with your book would have saved me.

It certainly, I think, ought to be in the hands of every person engaged in trade, and I commend it to the attention of all such. Clerks who wish to qualify themselves for usefulness to their employers, and for success when they shall undertake business for themselves, would, I am sure, do well to make themselves familiar with "THE TRADER'S GUIDE."

The following introduces the Reader to a portion of its Contents. How should Books be kept to allow of their admission as evidence; and what effect have erasures or interlineations ? &c. See Trader's Guide, page 7.

When is a Receipt in full of all demands conclusive evidence; and when is it not? What is the effect of a release; and how should it be executed, and what does it discharge? See Forms of Receipts and Releases at pp. 8 & 9.

What is the Advantage and Mode of Doing Business with Banks; and which is the safest mode of remitting money to distant places ? pp. 10 & 11. How should a note or draft be indorsed in order to avoid all liability? How in favor of a particular person? How as an Agent? p. 12.

Description of, and Parties to, a Bill or Note; Forms of Notes and Bills. pp. 12-15. What are the requisites of a Bill or Note? What constitutes the validity of a Note? When is it void? What is the effect of taking a Bill or Note after it is due? pp. 16, 17' When should Bills be presented for acceptance? How, where, and to whom should a Bill be presented for acceptance; if drawee should not be at home, or have left the country? And how accepted? What is the liability of acceptor if bill be forged? &c. How is bill or note accepted for Honor? pp. 18 to 22.

How should note be indorsed; and what is the liability of Indorser? p. 23. How must Bill or Note be presented for Payment if the Maker be dead, insolvent, or has absconded; if no place of payment is specified in the note; if note is dated in one State and maker resides in another; if maker has removed into another State be fore maturity of the Note; if the maker is on a voyage, &e.? What will excuse non resentment? Will accommodation, waiver, assignment, or promise? pp. 24 to 27 When should note on demand be presented for payment in order to subject the inorser? When must demand be made if note is on interest? To whom should ment of note be made? Against whom can action be brought? pp. 27 & 28.

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