The constable's sure guide; or, every constable his own lawyer. Containing all the law now in force concerning the business and duty of that officer; including all the Acts of Parliament, and adjudged Cases in the different Law Courts, respecting the Office of Constable. Viz. 1. Who are, and who are not liable to serve the Office of Constable, and what is the Punishment for those who are eligible and refuse to serve. 2. How and when chosen, appointed, sworn, and removed. 3. How far a Constable's Power and Authority extends without a Warrant. 4. His Power and Duty particularly explained in executing Warrants. 5. How far a Constable is favoured and protected in his Office, or liable to be punished for Neglect of Duty. 6. Concerning his Expences, Account, and Removal from his Office. 7. Concerning his Accompt and Removal. 8. The whole Law concerning Constables, in the City of London in particular. 9. Also the Laws respecting Constables in the City and Liberty of Westminster. 10. The Act of P

People / Organizations

• Charles Hallifax (Author)

Imprint

London] : Printed for S. Bladon, in Paternoster-Row, 1791.

Publication year

1791

ESTC No.

N28116

Grub Street ID

17342

Description

[6],79,[1]p. ; 8°.