The law of simony containing, all the statutes, cases at large, arguments, Resolutions, and Judgments concerning it, under the following heads: Chap. I. Definition, and Oath of Simony, and by what Authority this Oath is administered. Chap. II. Of Simony, by the Canon and Common Law; the Stat. of 31st Eliz. c. 6. concerning it; and the erroneous Opinions of Lord Holt, and several other Judges, in saying that the Word Simony is not in that Act. Chap. III. Commentaries and Determinations upon that Act, from Lord Coke, and other Reporters Chap. IV. Cases adjudged at Law and in Equity, respecting general and special Bonds of Resignation. Chap. V. Adjudications relative to the Legality of purchasing the next Presentation to a Benefice. Chap. VI. Of the Disabilities, Forseitures, and Punishments incurred for Simony, by the Incumbent, Patron, and Ordinary. Chap. Vii. In what Cases, and at what Times, Advantage may be taken of such Forfeitures and Disabilities. Chap. Viii.
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printed by His Majesty's law-printers, and sold by G. Robinson, Pater-Noster-Row
1784, M,DCC,LXXXIV. [1784]
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| Item Description: | Braces in imprint. - English Short Title Catalog, T140750. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - With a half-title |
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