First published in 1816, this book is a comprehensive guide to the duties and powers of a justice of the peace in England and Wales. It includes information on criminal law, civil law, and procedure, along with extracts from adjudged cases and the statutes up to the 56th George III. With its copious collection of legal precedents and practical advice, it remains an essential reference for magistrates, lawyers, and law students. 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.