A Treatise on Arrest and False Imprisonment
A Treatise on Arrest and False Imprisonment
A Treatise on Arrest and False Imprisonment
A Treatise on Arrest and False Imprisonment by Charles A. Weisman is a legal reference work focused on unlawful detention, wrongful arrest, restraint of liberty, and civil liability surrounding imprisonment and police authority.
The text examines:
- what legally constitutes an arrest
- unlawful restraint or detention
- false imprisonment claims
- liability of officers and agencies
- damages and remedies
- probable cause concepts
- warrants and process abuse
- citizen rights during detention
Core Legal Concepts Covered:
- False imprisonment
- Unlawful arrest
- Abuse of process
- Civil liability
- Personal liberty protections
- Due process principles
- Officer authority and limitations
- Tort claims involving detention
Why Readers Study It:
People interested in legal theory, civil rights, and procedural law often use older treatises like this to understand the historical foundation behind modern legal doctrines. Older legal texts can also help readers understand how courts historically interpreted liberty, restraint, and governmental authority.
Important Context:
This book is informational and historical in nature. It is not a guaranteed strategy guide for court outcomes or immunity from criminal or civil process. Laws vary by jurisdiction and evolve over time.
Useful For:
- Legal researchers
- Civil rights students
- Law library collections
- Tort law study
- Historical legal doctrine
- People researching arrest procedure and detention law