May it Please Your Honour: A History of the Supreme Court of Western Australia 1861–2005 by Geoffrey Bolton and Geraldine Byrne

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Interior and binding are still excellent. Dust jacket has creasing at edges and at spine, now in protective cover.

Since 1861, the Supreme Court of Western Australia has served as the peak of the legal system, but its history has never been attempted. This book tells the story using a wide range of materials and illustrations.

Throughout its life, the Supreme Court has touched on many fascinating aspects of Western Australian history. Here, the reader will find cases from the pioneering frontiers of pastoral settlement, sensational criminal trials, and echoes of wartime adventures and encounters with high-flying businessmen. (book flap)