An Essay On The Trial By Jury

""An Essay on the Trial by Jury"" by Lysander Spooner is a classic work of political philosophy that argues for the importance of the jury system in protecting individual rights and limiting the power of government. Spooner contends that the jury, as an independent body of citizens, has the power to judge not only the facts of a case but also the law itself, and thus can act as a check on the arbitrary exercise of government authority. He also critiques the role of judges and lawyers in the legal system, arguing that they have too much power and often act to protect the interests of the state rather than the individual. The book is a passionate defense of the right to a fair trial and a call to action for citizens to take an active role in the administration of justice. Written in clear and accessible language, ""An Essay on the Trial by Jury"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and theory of law and government.That the legislation of the king was of no authority over a jury, is further proved by the oath taken by the kings at their coronation. This oath seems to have been substantially the same, from the time of the Saxon kings, down to the seventeenth century, as will be seen from the authorities hereafter given.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.