though this form of writing may not be the most elegant, and necessarily presumes a good degree of elementary knowledge in the Reader, it is scarcely requisite to inform the Student in the Law that, when appended to decided cases, it is most useful for memory, reference, and study. In this attempt the Writer feels that he has to contend with the salutary prejudice always existing against innovation in any thing deemed established. But as utility is certainly a very sufficient reason for departing from an usage, it is the interest of the profession not always to discourage it; and the attempt must be made in order to give a chance for improvement. In stating the Cases, the Writer has deviated somewhat from that abstract and axiomatic way, which, though justly entitled to the praise of forcible condensation, and elaborate precision, with respect to the subject matter, has too often fallen into obscurity, by the omission of material points. To avoid this defect, the Writer has stated, with such fulness as to render misconception impossible, both the narrative of the case, the main argument of Counsel, and the observations of the Judge in pronouncing his decision. He is under little apprehension but that this part of the Reports will meet with the approbation of the Profession. In the present state both of our Law and Commerce, the Writer deems it unnecessary to say any thing of the importance of the decisions of Nisi Prius to the profession and the country. They are, in fact, the law of trade and commerce as seen in the practice of the Courts. The whole commercial dealings of the country are herein brought before the Courts, and discussed in the first instance. The Law is explained and administered by Judges who, without departing from its necessary certainty, have extended principles so as to embrace the new forms of commerce. The law learning of a former age ran in the channel of real property. The changing circumstances of the times have introduced another equally powerful source, and extensive object, of national wealth and dealing. The law has necessarily followed this change. It may indeed be a question for the impartiality of future times, whether the learning, precision, and accuracy--the compass given to principle without violating fixed rules, and the reconciliation of the substantial justice of the Courts of Equity with the strictness of the maxims of the common law, (introduced within these last fifty years) be not entitled even to greater praise, than the subtle logic of earlier times as applied to cases of real property. ERRATA. Page 6. In Holland v. Jourdine, in the fourth line of the text, for “ defendant," read “ plaintiff.” And in line 17, substitate likewise the word “ plaintiff,” for “ defendant.” Page 20, line 21. For “defendant," read, “ plaintiff.” Page 95. In the marginal note, instead of “ Held that B. could not, &c.” read, “ Held that A. could not, &c.” Page 172. In Cumming v. Roebuck, in the marginal note, instead of " he cannot object,” read, “the defendant cannot object." ees 13 43 77 149 AUSTIN and Another v. Drew Ashlin v. White Arbouin and Another, As signees of Gowen, a bankrupt, 0. Tritton and Others Adams v. Noble Arbouin o. Hanbury Anderson o. Sinderson Allen and Another, As signees of Prior, a bankrupt, o. Imlett and Nicholls Back and Another, Assign126 of Burrough and 987 Wynne, o. Gooch Barton o. Glover Bondrett v. Hentigg 408 Baddeley v. Mortlock and 248 Wife 575 Brown and Another, As591 signees of Riorden, v. Forrestall 151 190 and Others 641 Bancroft v. Hall 204 476 Page 528 352 537 Bell and Others v. Nixon E. 423 Benson v. Schneider and Edgar v. Hunter Moita $13 signees of Curtin, o. Pack- Faith and Others v. Pearson 113 ham and Wife Farmer 0. Joseph 451 Fairlie v. Christie 331 554 Fermor v. Phillips 550 Craven and Others o. Ryder 100 Gernon v. Royal Exchange 172 Assurance Corporation 49 Gross and Another o. Le 105 500 Gregg and Another v. Scott 129 Gaskell v. Lindsay 212 D’Aguilar v. Tobin 185 Geraldes o. Donison 346 586 |