The Reports of Sir Edward Coke, Knt.: In Thirteen Parts | 
| Authors: Edward Coke, John Henry Thomas, John Farquhar Fraser, J. Butterworth, Steve Sheppard (New Introduction)
Creators: Steve Sheppard, William Enfield Professor of Law, University of Arkansas School of Law
Publisher: The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
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ISBN: 1584772395
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Publication Date: December 20, 2002
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With a new introduction by Steve Sheppard, William Enfield Professor of Law, University of Arkansas School of Law. Written between 1572 and 1616, The Reports are not reports in the conventional sense but highly detailed anthologies of precedents organized according to the cases they consider. In each instance Coke assembled a large body of cases, outlined their arguments, and explained the reasons for the judgment, using it as a basis for a statement of general principles. They are, in effect, a series of treatises on the points of law adjudged, and not merely notes for citation. Taken together, The Reports form the most extensive and detailed treatment of Common Law pleading that had yet appeared. A work of immense authority, it was often cited as The Reports, there being no need to mention the author's name. His accounts, especially of pleadings, were applauded for both their clarity and usefulness as stylistic models for students. And his selection of cases, cited frequently in subsequent years, has served as the starting point for numerous decisions. He also attracted some powerful enemies, however, principally James I, who was angered by some of his opinions concerning royal prerogative. Coke's refusal to retract them and apologize to the King cost him his seat on the Bench. This edition is noteworthy for the inclusion of Coke's complete prefaces.
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