The Court of Chancery was one of the most important legal institutions in English history. In this groundbreaking book, Joseph Parkes charts the history of the court from its origins to its eventual demise in the nineteenth century. He provides practical insights into the workings of the court, as well as commentary on the recent commission report and evidence regarding the administration of justice in the English courts of equity. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English law and the development of the judiciary in Britain. 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.