An enquiry into the jurisdiction of the Chancery in causes of equity ... humbly submitted to the consideration of the House of Lords, to whom it belongeth to keep the inferiour courts within their bounds / by Sir Robert Atkyns, Knight ... ; to which is added, The case of the said Sir Robert Atkyns upon his appeal against a decree obtained by Mrs. Elizabeth Took and others, plaintiffs in Chancery, about a separate maintenance of 200£ per annum, &c.

Abstract

Errata on p. 48. Imperfect: "The case of the said Sir Robert Atkyns upon his appeal" (the last 12 pages) is lacking on film. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. (from t.p.) I. Upon what ground and foundation that jurisdiction is built -- II. At what time the chancery began to exercise that jurisdiction, and upon what occasion -- III. How modest and moderate the exercise of it was at first -- IV. How wonderfully it is grown and enlarged -- V. What is the best remedy for restoring and maintaining the common law.