The Curiosities and Law of Wills by John Proffatt
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About this eBook
| Author | Proffatt, John, 1845-1879 |
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| LoC No. | 30022491 |
| Title | The Curiosities and Law of Wills |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Curiosities and Law of Wills" by John Proffatt is a legal treatise written in the late 19th century. This work explores the intricacies surrounding wills, including their formation, legal interpretations, and peculiar cases that highlight human nature. The author aims to present the subject matter in an engaging manner while providing practical and systematic guidance for students, lawyers, and interested readers alike. At the start of the treatise, the author introduces the profound significance of making a last will and testament, noting that it represents a person's final opportunity to express thoughts and feelings about their life and relationships. Proffatt emphasizes that wills can reflect an individual's personality, demonstrating eccentricities, emotions, and views on life and death. He illustrates this premise with various unusual and curious examples of wills throughout history, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the legal complexities of testamentary documents. The introduction serves as an engaging prelude to the text's more serious discussions on the laws and principles governing wills. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States |
| Subject | Wills |
| Subject | Wills -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41075 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 120 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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