Title: The history of negotiable instruments in English law /
Authors: Holden, James Milnes.
Publisher: University of London,
Year: 1955
Subjects: Negotiable instruments Great Britain History.
Contents: Period I 1200-1601. I. The early history of writings obligatory -- II. The early history of bills of exchange -- Period II 1602-1710. III. The development of bills of exchange up to Chief Justice Holt's retirement -- IV. The development of writings obligatory or promissory notes up to Chief Justice Holt's retirement -- Period III 1710-1882. V. From Chief Justice Holt's retirement to that of Lord Mansfield -- VI. From Lord Mansfield's retirement to the Bills of Exchange Act, 1882 -- VII. The origin and development of cheques -- VIII. Miscellaneous negotiable instruments -- Period IV 1882-1955. IX. Some recent developments -- X. 'The old order changeth.'