Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Albert Sidney Bolles
"Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman" by Albert Sidney Bolles is a legal guide written in the early 20th century. This work aims to clarify various legal principles, particularly for laypersons who may find themselves navigating legal situations without specialized knowledge. The book covers a wide array of topics, from contracts and bankruptcy to the roles of agents and the intricacies of property law. At the start of the book, theauthor outlines the purpose of this legal reference, stressing the importance of understanding commonly applied laws that are often overlooked by individuals relying solely on their instincts. Bolles discusses fundamental legal concepts such as statutes versus common law and the importance of adherence to established legal norms. He also cautions readers against the pitfalls of ignorance in legal matters, such as improperly drafted wills and contracts, emphasizing the utility of consulting this book as a resource for correct legal understanding and practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bolles, Albert Sidney, 1846-1939 |
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| Title | Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeannie Howse, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HF: Social sciences: Commerce |
| Subject | Commercial law |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33088 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 185 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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