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to any lack of excellent works upon the subject. This treatise by Mr. Jones has the advantage over other works on the same topic of being the latest publica tion, and consequently contains many cases of very recent date. The author appears to have treated his subject very fully, and in a thorough, painstaking manner. The work will be found of much value to. the profession. An idea of its scope and arrange ment may be had from a list of the chapter headings, which are as follows : — Chapter I. Introductory Principles of the Law of Negli gence. II. Early Instances of Municipal Liability for Neg ligence. III. Dual Character of Municipal Corporations. IV. No Liability respecting Solely Governmental Duties. V. Liability for Failing in Solely Municipal Duties. VI. Liability for Neglecting Municipal Duties re lating to Governmental Affairs. — Highways. VII. American Authorities as to Common Law Lia bility for Neglect to Repair Highways. VIII. Extent of Liability for Neglect to Repair High ways. IX. & X. Duties of Municipal Corporations respect ing Streets and Roads. XL Duties in respect to Sidewalks. XII. Snow and Ice on Streets and Sidewalks. XIII. Bridges — Negligent Construction. XIV. Bridges — Neglect to Repair. XV. Statutory Liability for Neglecting Highways. XVI. Negligence in Public Work. XVII. Negligence as Owners and Managers of Prop erty. XVIII. Respondeat Superior. XIX. Negligence respecting Ultra Vire9 Acts. XX. Notice. XXI. Proximate Cause. XXII. & XXIII. Contributory Negligence. XXIV. Evidence. XXV. Damages. A Treatise on the Law of Wills. Schouler, LL.D. Second edition. ton Book Company, Boston, 1892. Law sheep. $5.50 net.

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When the first edition of this work of Mr. Schouler's appeared, in 1887, the profession were quick to recognize its merits, and it was at once re garded as a standard authority upon the subject of which it treats. Written in a clear, terse style, the author has succeeded in presenting the principles of the law of wills fully and thoroughly; and the treatise is not only a most valuable working tool for the prac tising lawyer, but is also an admirable text-book for students. The present edition has been personally revised by the author, and all the citations are

brought down to date, making the work much more complete and satisfactory than ever. The Elements of Criminal Law Principles, Pleading, and Procedure. For the use of Law Schools and Students. By Irving Browne. The Boston Book Company, Boston, 1892. Leatherette, $2. 00 net. Law sheep, $2.50 net. This is one of the best elementary treatises for the student's use which has come to our attention for a long time. It is a plain, straightforward, practical exposition of the subject of criminal law, just what we should expect from such an author as Mr. Browne, whose long experience as a lecturer in the Albany Law School has admirably qualified him to minister to law students' needs. It cannot fail to find favor with law schools. A Treatise on Mortgage Investments. Appli cable to Investments generally in Farm and City Property Mortgages. By Edward N. Darrow, Minneapolis, Minn., 1892. One vol. Paper. $1.00. This is a timely little book, in view of the great development within the past few years of the desire to invest in what are known as " Western mortgages." The author, who is evidently experienced in such matters, gives sound advice as to how to make intel ligent and judicious selection of such securities, and also how to attend to the details of such investments. Those contemplating placing their money in securi ties of this nature will do well first to read this work. A Treatise on the Appellate Procedure and Trial Practice incident to Appeals. By Byron K. Elliott and William F. Elliott. The Bowen - Merrill Company, Indianapolis, 1892. One vol. Law sheep. $6.00 net. The reputation of the distinguished authors of this treatise would of itself be a sufficient guarantee of its excellence; and a careful examination of its contents shows the work to be one which cannot fail to be of the greatest aid and value to the practitioner. The subject is one which has never before been fully and satisfactorily treated by itself, but in this volume the authors have certainly practically exhausted the sub ject. Written in a clear, terse style, the text is easily understood, and information upon any desired point is gained at the least possible outlay of time and patience. The authorities cited seem to be well selected, the arrangement of topics is admirable, and the table of contents and index all that could be desired. We can honestly commend this treatise to the profession as a most valuable assistant.