Published in 1907, this historical treatise is a seminal work on the legal history of Maine. Written by William Willis, a prominent attorney and historian, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal system in Maine from the colonial period to the early 20th century. It covers the development of common law, the establishment of courts, and the role of lawyers in shaping the law. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of American law.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.