9781330431863 - Certainty and Justice: Studies of the Conflict Between Precedent and Progress in the Development of the Law (Classic Reprint) de R. Coudert, Frederic (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 delves into the ongoing conflict between the wisdom of past generations, embodied in precedent, and contemporary notions of justice and progress, commonly termed "Progress." The author explores the shift in public opinion toward these concepts and the increasing scrutiny of legal technicalities in the press and political discourse. Through an analysis of historical cases and legal developments, the book examines the interplay between certainty and justice. The author argues that while adherence to precedent provides stability, it can also hinder societal evolution and become a barrier to ethical decision-making. The book calls for a dynamic understanding of law that balances the need for coherence with the demands of social progress, emphasizing the significance of interpreting legal principles in light of present-day realities and ethical considerations. 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.