The Nature Of The Judicial Process (1921)
Overview
The Nature of the Judicial Process is a book written by Benjamin N. Cardozo, a prominent American judge and legal scholar, in 1921. The book is a seminal work on the theory and practice of judicial decision-making, and it has been widely influential in the development of modern legal thought.In the book, Cardozo explores the role of the judge in the legal system, examining the various factors that influence judicial decision-making, including precedent, legal reasoning, and the judge's own personal values and beliefs. He argues that the judicial process is not simply a matter of applying the law to a given set of facts, but rather involves a complex interplay between legal doctrine, social context, and individual judgment.Throughout the book, Cardozo draws on his own experiences as a judge to illustrate his points, providing numerous examples of cases he has heard and decisions he has made. He also engages with the work of other legal scholars, including Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, and offers his own distinctive perspective on the nature of the law and the role of the judge in interpreting and applying it.Overall, The Nature of the Judicial Process is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the complex and often elusive nature of legal decision-making. It remains a classic work of legal scholarship, and continues to be widely read and studied by lawyers, judges, and scholars around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781164060123
- ISBN-10: 1164060120
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.39 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.56 pounds
- Page Count: 184
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