ON THE PRINCIPLES OF CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE Ellustrated by Numerous Cases BY THE LATE WILLIAM WILLS, Esq. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE EDITED BY HIS SON SIR ALFRED WILLS, KNT. ONE OF HIS MAJESTY'S JUDGES OF THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE NEW HAVEN BAR; OF THE FACULTY OF THE YALE LAW SCHOOL AND ARTHUR L. CORBIN OF THE FACULTY OF THE YALE LAW SCHOOL BOSTON, MASS. THE BOSTON BOOK COMPANY 1905 PREFATORY NOTE. IN the present edition the English text is preserved intact, the American notes following at the end of each chapter. While the primary object has been to furnish a working tool for the profession, it is the hope of the American editor that it may be said of the notes, as it has so long been said of the text, that much is embraced in them of vital human interest to both lawyer and layman. While the work was originally undertaken by Mr. Beers, he was prevented by professional engagements from giving that continuity of attention which labor of this character demands. He desires to express his obligation to Mr. Arthur L. Corbin, assistant professor in the Yale Law School, for his effective assistance in the undertaking. He is also indebted for much aid and many kindnesses to Mr. Charles F. Chamberlayne, who has placed a large amount of material at his disposal and has ever been ready with suggestions and encouragement. G. E. B. 42 CHURCH ST., NEW HAVEN, CONN., June 22, 1905 |