The Legal Tender Cases Of 1871 (1872) - I Smith Homans - Bog

The Legal Tender Cases of 1871 is a book written by I. Smith Homans in 1872. The book is a detailed account of the legal cases that arose in the United States in 1871 regarding the use of paper money as legal tender. The cases were brought before the Supreme Court and were highly controversial at the time, as many people believed that the use of paper money was unconstitutional. Homans provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal arguments put forth by both sides, as well as the opinions of the Supreme Court justices who heard the cases. He also explores the historical context of the cases, including the economic and political factors that led to the use of paper money as legal tender. Overall, The Legal Tender Cases of 1871 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American currency and the legal debates surrounding it.Decision Of The Supreme Court Of The United States, December Term, 1870, In The Cases Of Knox Vs. Lee, And Parker Vs. Davis; With The Opinions Of Justices Strong And Bradley, And The Dissenting Opinions Of Justices Chase, Clifford, And Field. To Which Are Added The Notes Of Forty-Four Cases Quoted Or Referred To In The Several Opinions Above Named.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.