Erskine Perry
''Letter to Lord Campbell, Lord Chief Justice of England: On Reforms in the Common Law'' is a book written by Erskine Perry in 1851. This book is a letter addressed to Lord Campbell, who was the Lord Chief Justice of England at that time. In this letter, Perry discusses the need for reforms in the common law system. Perry argues that the common law system, which is based on judicial decisions rather than statutes, has become outdated and inefficient. He suggests that the system should be reformed to make it more accessible, transparent, and fair. Perry also discusses various areas of the common law that need reform, including the rules of evidence, the jury system, and the process of legal education.Throughout the book, Perry draws on his experience as a lawyer and judge in India to provide examples of how the common law system can be improved. He also cites examples from other countries, such as France and Germany, to show how their legal systems have been reformed successfully.Overall, ''Letter to Lord Campbell, Lord Chief Justice of England: On Reforms in the Common Law'' is an important work in the history of legal reform. It provides a valuable perspective on the shortcomings of the common law system and offers practical suggestions for how it can be improved.With A Letter To The Government Of India On The Same Subject, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
