James Oldham: 3 books
Trial by Jury
The Seventh Amendment and Anglo-American Special Juries
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2006
While the right to be judged by one's peers in a court of law appears to be a hallmark of American law, protected in civil cases by the Seventh Amendment to the Constitution, the civil jury is actually an import from England. Legal historian James Oldham assembles a mix of his signature essays and...
by James Oldham
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2005
In the eighteenth century, the English common law courts laid the foundation that continues to support present-day Anglo-American law. Lord Mansfield, Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, 1756-1788, was the dominant judicial force behind these developments. In this abridgment of his two-volume...
The Arkansas Delta Oral History Project
Culture, Place, and Authenticity
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2016
In rural America, perhaps more than other areas, high school students have the ability to contribute to the revitalization and sustainability of their home communities by engaging in oral history projects designed to highlight the values that are revered and worth saving in their region. The Arkansas...