The Case of Long V. Bishop of Cape Town

This legal case study provides a fascinating look at the early history of South Africa's legal system. William Long examines the dispute between Bishop Gray and the Reverend W.W. Sedgwick over the ownership of church property, which ultimately led to a landmark decision by England's Privy Council. With detailed analysis of the legal arguments and key personalities involved, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of law in colonial Africa.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.