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Reason in law

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Longman, 1998 - Law - 194 pages
This classic text explains how judges and lawyers argue about the law and focuses on the political importance of legal decision-making. Reason In Law examines the differences between well- and badly-reasoned legal decisions and is liberally sprinkled with examples of "badly" reasoned cases. Lief Carter clearly explains the meaning of legal terms and their historical origins, common law, statutory law, and constitutional law. Each chapter ends with a complete case to challenge students to apply what they've learned. The fifth edition of Reason In Law has been updated to include the latest ideas and the most current cases. Physician-assisted suicide, the O. J. Simpson trials, the gender integration of the Citadel and the Virginia Military Institute, and Paula Jones' suite against President Bill Clinton are all featured.

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User Review  - Chad - Goodreads

From my favorite professor at CC, Lief does a great job exploring the topic of legal reasoning. Read full review

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User Review  - Fredrick Danysh - Goodreads

A look at how the legal system is established and some of the logic used in determining the rulings in court cases. Easy for the non-lawyer to understand. Read full review

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Contents

Change and Stability in Legal Reasoning
21
Statutory Interpretation
37
Words Intent and History Do Not Reach Correct Interpretations
47
Copyright

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