9780259304326 - Law Books and How to Use Them (Classic Reprint) de LL, John Charles Townes (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book on the study of law books and how to use them provides a general overview of the subject for law students and practitioners alike. It begins by outlining the need for proof of the law, particularly with regard to establishing precedent. The author introduces a distinction between books of written law and books of unwritten law, and then provides a classification of each type. Explanations of the purposes of each type of book are provided as well. Within the category of written law, the author discusses Constitutions, Statutes, Treaties, and Ordinances. Within the category of unwritten law, the author discusses reports of decisions, Digests, Citations, Dictionaries, Textbooks, Encyclopedias, and law magazines. For each topic, the author provides a brief explanation of the type of book, along with notes on the utility of each for legal research and practice. The book concludes with an extended discussion of the doctrine of stare decisis, including its general application, limitations, and modern interpretations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.