Dispute: Sir Guy Carleton and Peter Livius A detailed examination of power, law, and governance in colonial Quebec during the late 18th century, through the clash between governor Sir Guy Carleton and Chief Justice Peter Livius. This book presents documentary material and its interpretation to illuminate how authority, legality, and imperial policy played out in practice. This edition frames the dispute around the grounds for removal, the role of the legislative council, and the enforcement of royal instructions. It reveals how questions of jurisdiction, procedure, and accountability shaped the administration of the province and tested loyalties within the colonial government. Real-world governance debates in a key British colony - How royal instructions and parliamentary acts influenced local decisions - The interplay between executive authority and judicial oversight - Documented arguments, minutes, and correspondence from the period Ideal for readers of political history, administrative law, and imperial governance who want to understand how late-18th-century colonies were managed and contested.