New Field, New Corn Essays In Alabama Legal History [Paperback]

NEW FIELD, NEW CORN is an anthology of research papers that explore a range of topics from the rich legal history of the state of Alabama and its influential legal and judicial figures. Contemporary photography and mapwork are featured as well.

Alabama legal history can be surprising. Usually, this history is identified with dominant one-party politics, slavery, racial segregation, and limited social welfare. Paul Pruitts collection of young lawyers research reveals a new field. It extends out from legal subjects, embracing new perceptions of law in society across Alabama history. The collection rests on broad research. Lawyers working in diverse fields have produced Alabama legal history that sets a new standard.
 Tony Freyer
University Research Professor of History and Law, Emeritus, University of Alabama
Author, Hugo L. Black and the Dilemma of American Liberalism (2007), and coauthor, Democracy and Judicial Independence (1996)

The volumes contents include:

Bryan K. Fairs Foreword: Critiquing Our Present, Interrogating Our Past
Paul M. Pruitt, Jr.s Introduction: Alabama Legal History as a Field of Study
Warren Hoffman: Developments of the Enclosure Movement in Alabama: Disrupting the Free Roaming
Paul Rand: Flush Times in the Chancery: A Brief Note on the History of Equity and Trusts
Helen Eckinger: The Militarization of the University of Alabama
Eddie Lowe: Economic Growth in Blount County: Attorneys, Companies, and Cases
Mike Dodson: Pioneers in Alabama Legal History: A Firm Understanding of the History of Alabama
Courtney Cooper: A Man in a Boys Coat: The Evolution of Alabamas Constitutions
Deirdra Drinkard: The Uniform Beneath the Robe
Ellie Campbell: The Breakthrough Verdict: Strange v. State

A compelling new addition to the Legal History & Biography Series from Quid Pro Books.