1Editorial Note (Adams Papers)
Although there was no court of equity in provincial Massachusetts, the law courts were able to...
Humbly petitioning showeth Timothy Prout of Scarborough in the county of Cumberland Esqr. 1. That...
Fitch . 2 Vernon 539. 540. Payment to Obligee, after Notice of an Assignment is not good. The...
4Editorial Note (Adams Papers)
This case and Nos. 18–19 and 20–21 reflect some of the legal problems arising from the dependence...
5Paine’s Minutes of the Trial: Plymouth Inferior Court, July 1768 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Adams . The grass was good till it was pastured and the bushes grew up; if the mill had not...
6Adams’ Minutes of the Trial: Plymouth Superior Court, May 1769 (Adams Papers)
Keens Witnesses. Ed. Thomas . Known Georges Meadow 30 Years. Carted the Grass 2 Years. It was a...
7Editorial Note (Adams Papers)
The litigation arising from Samuel Clap’s will is illustrative of two very important features of...
Samuel Clap Testator, left a Grandson Michael Clap, Son of the Eldest Son of the Testator, whose...
9Editorial Note (Adams Papers)
In England the probate of wills of personalty was within the jurisdiction of the ecclesiastical...
10Adams’ Minutes of the Trial: Plymouth Superior Court, May 1769 (Adams Papers)
Lex Test., Page 576. Stephens vs. Gerard, 1. Sid. 315. Page 571, Sackville vs. Brown. Page 576,...