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LOW LOVELASS, PETER. The Law's Disposal of a Person's Estate, who (lies without Will or Testament ; to which is added the Dis- posal of a Persons Estate by Will and Testament ; with an Explanation of the Mortmain Act. 12th ed. By Arthur Barron. 8vo. London. 1838. See Law Library. The editor omitted such parts of the original Treatise as had become obsolete, and supplied their places by incorporating the modern Law of yills, which he has done in an able manner, 2 Jurist, 925. . An Explanation of the Law concerning Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, and the Evidence on a Trial by Jury, relative thereto. 2d ed. Svo. London. 1797. This is since republished under the following title : The Trader's Safeguard, or, a full, clear, and familiar explanation of the law con- cerning Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, &c., with the mode of commencing and proceeding in Personal Actions, 3d ed., 8vo., London, 1796. Clarke. LOAVELL, J. A Review of Hay's Treatise on Expatriation. Svo. Boston. 1814. LOAVNDES, M. D. Delays in Chancery considered, with Prac- tical Suggestions for their Prevention or Removal. 8vo. London. 1843. LOWNDES, J. J. Historical Sketch of the Law of Copyright. 2d ed. Svo. London. 1842. Mr. Lowndes' sketch, contains many interesting facts relative to the small beginnings and early struggles of the press. He has collected a valuable mass of historical information pertaining to the subject, that will be read with interest and profit by all concerned in this branch of learning. 4 Jurist, 162 ; 7 M. L. M. 239. LOWNDES, R. A Chronological Lidex to the Statutes at large, from Magna Charta to July 23d, 1830. Svo. London. 1831. LOWNDES, W. A Treatise on the Law of Legacies. Svo. Lon- don. 1824. The Treatise does not hold a very high rank. 9 A. J. 71. LOWNES, CALEB. An Account of the Alteration and Present State of the Penal Laws of Pennsylvania, &;c. Svo. Philadelphia. 1793. 477