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Defence In Abatement Of Judgment For An Alleged Libel In The Story Entitled "inquire At Amos Giles'

Defence In Abatement Of Judgment For An Alleged Libel In The Story Entitled "inquire At Amos Giles'

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A Defence In Abatement of Judgment For An Alleged Libel In The Story Entitled "Inquire At Amos Giles' Distillery" presents George Barrell Cheever's legal defense against libel charges. Addressed to Chief Justice Shaw during the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts session in 1835, this work offers insights into 19th-century legal practices and freedom of speech. Cheever's detailed arguments provide a valuable historical record of a significant legal case, reflecting the social and political context of the era. The text sheds light on the complexities of libel law and its implications for individual expression, making it a compelling read for legal scholars and historians interested in American jurisprudence and the ongoing struggle for civil liberties.

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Pub dateSep 11, 2011
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ISBN-139781245052740
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