The case, Trevett against Weeden: on information and complaint, for refusing paper bills in payment for butcher's meat, in market, at par with specie. Tried before the Honourable Superior Court, in the county of Newport, September term, 1786. Also, the case of the judges of said court, before the Honourable General Assembly, at Providence, October session, 1786, on citation, for dismissing said complaint. Wherein the rights of the people to trial by jury, &c. are stated and maintained, and the legislative, judiciary and executive powers of government examined and defined. By James M. Varnum, Esq; major-general of the state of Rhode-Island, &c. counsellor at law, and member of Congress for said state.
- Varnum, James M., James Mitchell, 1748-1789.
- Date:
- 1787
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Providence : Printed by John Carter, 1787.
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iv, 60 p. ; 40.
References note
ESTC W37682
Evans, 20825
Goldsmiths', 13477
Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 1105
Sabin, 98638
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- JuryRhode Island.
- MoneyRhode Island.
- CourtsRhode Island.
- Legislative powerRhode Island.
- Separation of powersRhode Island.
- Constitutional historyRhode IslandSources
- Constitutional historyUnited StatesSources
- Constitutional lawEarly works to 1800
- Debtor and creditorEarly works to 1800
- Justice, Administration ofEarly works to 1800
- Weeden, JohnTrials, litigation, etc.
- Trevett, John, 1747-1823Trials, litigation, etc.