practical utility, he has added a form of Analysis of an Abstract, in the Appendix-this may be useful to aid the beginner, but may be abandoned in practice in after years, as it sometimes induces a habit of relying too much on memoranda, and too little on the memory. The author has to acknowledge much assistance from various professional friends. To one who is now no more (Mr. John Tyrrell) he feels that he is under great obligations, not only as having been a student in his chambers, but as having benefited by his advice and opinions in practice subsequently. From the experience thus gained, the writer has in some instances ventured to state with more confidence than he could otherwise have done, the rules and practice of the profession. 10, Serle Street, Lincoln's Inn, 1st October, 1843. CONTENTS. As to the Evidence required in continuation of particular Observations on several of the different Deeds and Instru- ments constituting the Primary Evidences of Title, Observations on particular public Records and other Do- |