The third deals with the renewed study of Roman law, and its reception, and concludes with early English law. This will show what a number of important systems of law Dr. Lee considers, and his treatment of each is characterised by legal and historical knowledge. The book throughout is marked by clearness of exposition and breadth of view, and will form a welcome addition to the libraries of students of history and jurisprudence alike.

Ruling Cases. Arranged, Annotated, and Edited. By ROBERT CAMPBELL, M.A., with American Notes by Leonard A. Jones, A.B., LL.B. London: Stevens and Sons, Limited. 1900. Vol. XX. Payment-Purchaser for Value.

The most important subjects treated in the present volume are "Power," and "Purchaser for Value without Notice." The latter is particularly worth consideration, as some of the principles discussed may apply to registration under the Land Transfer Acts, the scope of which is being so much developed. The same care and ability has been shown as in previous volumes; and we think the principles of the English Law receive rather more than usual support by agreement with the American cases.

Principles and Practice of Conveyancing. By JOHN INDERMAUR. London: Geo. Barber. 1900.

Hallilay's Law and Practice of Conveyancing. Second Edition. By RICHARD HALLILAY. London: Horace Cox. 1900.

Both these works are intended primarily for the use of students, but also for the use of practitioners, and both in their different ways are well adapted for these purposes. Mr. Indermaur has had a very large experience, both as an author and a teacher, and has in consequence an unusual power of extracting the parts of a subject which are most material, and setting them before the reader in a remarkably lucid way. The great feature that strikes us throughout, is the manner in which the legal principles with which he deals, and such details of practice as he gives, are explained, and reasons for them given. As a result he has actually rendered that usually dry science, Conveyancing, interesting, and to make a book interesting goes a long way towards making a student understand and remember it. The book is practically, but not exclusively, divided into two parts, Principles and Practice; although, of course, the two are necessarily fre

quently interwoven. As an example of the clear manner in which difficult and complicated questions are treated, we may call attention to the dissertation on the rights obtained by a husband by marriage. Of course, in both law and practice there is much that might be added, but we think the most material points required to be known either by students, or practitioners in the ordinary way will be found. The only omissions we have noticed, which we think it would be an improvement to rectify, are some description of bonds, a note on the appointment of guardians, and some information on proving descent and pedigrees. Mr. Indermaur thoroughly disapproves of and severely criticises the system of Registration under the Land Transfer Acts.

Mr. Hallilay's book is written in a different style; it is not so popular, or explanatory, but it is packed with information, concisely but clearly conveyed, and he deals with more subjects, and many of them in more detail, than Mr. Indermaur does. There are very few subjects with which a Conveyancer is likely to deal, on which he will not find some very valuable information. As far as we have been able to test, it is very accurate, but we hardly think the doubt thrown on the validity of a condition for the payment of compound interest is justified. There are a few subjects, such as Building Societies, on which more information is required, and we think that it would be an improvement to have, as is usual in most law books, a table of the Statutes cited.

NEW EDITIONS.

Third Edition. Theory of International Trade. By C. F. BASTABLE, M.A., LL.D London: Macmillan. 1900.

This very interesting treatise is primarily meant for serious students of economic theory, but is well worth the attention of all interested in economic problems. By emphasing the importance and the nature of Foreign Trade, Dr. Bastable will exercise a valuable influence on opinion, and will do much good by impressing clearly on the public mind, what are the conditions under which Foreign Trade will flourish, and in discussing once more the well-worn but ever-recurring subject of Protection. The chapters on Taxation for Revenue, and the Rationale of Free Trade will, we think, prove more interesting to the ordinary reader than the more difficult subjects of International Values and Foreign Exchanges, and the

chapter on Arguments for Protection-Reasons for its prevalence, will assist many, who, while believing in the soundness of Free Trade themselves, are disquieted in their faith by the great mass of contrary opinion on the Continent and in America. Dr. Bastable's conclusion as to conduct is worth noting. "Governments in their dealings with foreign trade should be guided by the much-vilified maxim of laissez faire. To avoid misinterpretation, let it be remembered that the precept rests on no theory of abstract right or vague sentiment of cosmopolitanism, but on the well-founded belief that national interests are thereby advanced, and that even if we benefit others by an enlightened policy, we are ourselves richly rewarded." The usefulness of this valuable little work would be greatly enhanced by having an index added to it.

Fourth Edition. Principles of Pleading. By W. BLAKE ODGERS, M.A., LL.D., Q.C. London: Stevens and Sons, Limited.

1900.

This well-known work sets forth with admirable clearness the principles of pleading, practice, and procedure in civil actions in the High Court, combined with much excellent advice on tactics and advocacy. The principal addition to the present edition is a new chapter entitled "Summons for Directions," necessitated by the late amendment of Order XXX. This chapter deals with the principles on which directions are given under that order, without dealing with all the difficulties which are discussed by Mr. Stringer in his well-known work on the subject. While agreeing with all the author says as to the dangers of cross-examination to the counsel employing it injudiciously, we think quite sufficient emphasis has not been laid on the bad effect apt to be produced on the jury, and even on the judge, by the too severe treatment of a witness. We notice that in one of the precedents of advice on evidence the initials of one eminent counsel have been substituted for those of another given in the last edition, and who is since deceased.

Fifth Edition. Precedents of Deeds of Arrangement. By ARTHUR LAURENCE, M.A. London : Stevens & Sons, Limited.

1900.

There are about 13 precedents in this useful little work, including Deeds of Conveyance and Assignment, Deeds of Inspectorship, Deeds of Compensation, &c. There are no very special provisions

introduced, but the forms are good working forms and can, with the help of the valuable and very practical introduction, be adapted to meet special circumstances. The volume also contains the Deeds of Arrangement Act, 1887, very fully annotated, the Deeds of Arrangement Act Rules, both of 1888 and 1890, with all Rules and Forms under them, and sections of, and orders under the Bankruptcy Acts, 1883 and 1890.

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Fifth Edition. A Concise Treatise on the Law of Wills. H. S. THEOBALD, Q.C. London: Stevens & Sons. 1900. Some idea of the magnitude of the Law of Wills may be gathered from the fact that the body of this "Concise Treatise" consists of 744 pages, although its bulk may be partly due to the excellent print and wide margins of the book. New cases are constantly being decided on Wills, and it is more these that will have to be looked for in this edition, than any new legislation or striking developments of the law. Although the Land Transfer Act, 1897, has made "important changes in the law relating to testamentary dispositions," hardly any cases under it are reported. That the book is concise can be easily seen, when it is noticed that the table of cases contains nearly 130 pages. This conciseness never leads to obscurity, though it is sometimes rather provoking to have an interesting point merely suggested by a reference without any information being given on it. For instance, we find in the Index, "Cremation, whether Legal," but on turning to the page we only find, "Upon the question of Cremation, see the cases of R. V. Price," and two other cases. The subject of a promise to leave property by wil is similarly treated. Both these references show in what a very thorough manner the index has been prepared, which is unusually full and complete. A chapter which will at the present time be read with much interest, and one that will possibly require to be often consulted is Chapter VII., "Wills of Soldiers and Seamen." Considerable additions have been made to some of the chapters, and the cases decided since the last edition added. It would, we think, be an improvement if, as is so frequently the case now, the dates of all the decisions were given.

Seventh Edition. Broom's Legal Maxims. By HERBERT F. MANISTY, LL.B., AND HERBERT CHITTY, M.A. London: Sweet and Maxwell.

1900.

A book of principles does not often go through so many editions as a book of practice, because it must be supposed that wellestablished principles do not vary. However, the fact that this book, which is described by Professor Holland, in the preface to the first edition of his well-known work on Jurisprudence, as being one of the first books that attempted to discuss the general principles of English law, has now reached its seventh edition, shows that it has attained a success which we are bound to say it deserves. It is more a book for the student than the practitioner, but may often supply the latter with illustrations for his arguments. If the student, or other reader, thoroughly studies the various maxims treated in the work with the illustrations, he will not only acquire a considerable and varied acquaintance with the law, but he will probably have acquired a habit of grasping principles from a comparison of cases, which should be of the greatest service to him.

Ninth Edition. The Elements of Jurisprudence.

BY THOMAS

ERSKINE HOLLAND, D.C.L. Oxford: The Clarendon Press.

1900.

Among the many books published at the Oxford University. Press, there is probably no better known law book than the one now before us, if it is not doing it rather an injustice to call it a "law book" in the ordinary sense of the term. Professor Holland's work is known and valued by every student of jurisprudence, has been consulted by, and is referred to by all writers of eminence on its subject, English and Foreign, and what is perhaps not less eloquent of its success, has now reached its ninth edition. There is nothing new to be said of the character or arrangement of the work-the first edition of which was reviewed in this magazine by no less an authority than Professor Dicey-but the reader will find new matter of considerable interest. Some important cases have been decided since the last edition, notably Allen v. Flood, which is more than once referred to, and in the London Street Tramways Co. v. London County Council, an important doctrine was laid down as to the finality of the decisions of the House of Lords. There are one or two slight additions, which we might suggest to Professor Holland for his consideration, in producing his next edition. One is that he should modify his statement as to the right of the public to the use of the Highway by a reference to the case of Harrison v. Duke of Rutland, and again in alluding to the remedies for marital misconduct