First published in 1875, this book remains one of the most comprehensive and authoritative references on the law of damages in common law jurisdictions. The authors cover a wide range of topics, including the calculation of damages, the role of juries, and the procedure for granting new trials. Suitable for legal professionals, judges, and academics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.