Bolles, Albert Sidney 1846-1939 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman" by Albert Sidney Bolles is a legal guide written in the early 20th century. This work aims to clarify various legal principles, particularly for laypersons who may find themselves navigating legal situations without specialized knowledge. The book covers a wide array of topics, from contracts and bankruptcy to the roles of agents and the intricacies of property law. At the start of the book, the author outlines the purpose of this legal reference, stressing the importance of understanding commonly applied laws that are often overlooked by individuals relying solely on their instincts. Bolles discusses fundamental legal concepts such as statutes versus common law and the importance of adherence to established legal norms. He also cautions readers against the pitfalls of ignorance in legal matters, such as improperly drafted wills and contracts, emphasizing the utility of consulting this book as a resource for correct legal understanding and practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-07-05 Produced by Jeannie Howse, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Commercial law HF Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33088 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33088 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133744.0 33088