This legal case study provides a fascinating glimpse into the workings of the British justice system in the early 19th century. Focusing on the trial of Miss Mary Ann Tocker, who represented herself in court on charges of libel, and featuring a range of supplementary materials including letters to Tocker and speeches to the jury, this book offers a comprehensive perspective on one of the most important legal cases of its time.

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