The Origin of the System of Recording Deeds in America

In this seminal work, Beale traces the history of land registration in colonial America, highlighting the legal and economic forces that shaped the development of the deed system. He argues that the American system of property law has its roots in English common law, but has evolved in unique ways to meet the needs of a young, dynamic nation.

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