This work, published in 1850, is a detailed examination of the legal and ethical issues surrounding witness compensation in civil trials. Frost, a respected lawyer and legal scholar, argues for the importance of fair and adequate compensation for witnesses, who often suffer financial losses as a result of their participation in trials. He also offers suggestions for reforming the system of cost taxation in civil cases. This book provides valuable insights into the workings of the legal system in mid-19th century America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.