The Judicial Opinions Of Oliver Wendell Holmes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436700658)

The book titled ""The Judicial Opinions of Oliver Wendell Holmes"" written by Harry C. Shriver is a comprehensive collection of the legal opinions given by the famous American jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes. The book is a valuable resource for law students, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the history of American law.Oliver Wendell Holmes was a prominent legal figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1902 to 1932. He was known for his progressive views on the law and his commitment to legal realism, which emphasized the importance of the practical effects of legal decisions.The book contains a selection of Holmes' most important opinions, covering a wide range of legal issues including property law, contract law, tort law, and constitutional law. Each opinion is presented in its original form, with detailed annotations and commentary by the author.In addition to the opinions themselves, the book includes an introduction that provides background information on Holmes and his legal philosophy, as well as a chronology of his life and career. The book also includes a comprehensive index, making it easy to find specific opinions or topics of interest.Overall, ""The Judicial Opinions of Oliver Wendell Holmes"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the development of American law and the legacy of one of its most influential figures.Constitutional Opinions, Selected Excerpts And Epigrams As Given In The Supreme Judicial Court Of Massachusetts 1883-1902.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.

Author: Harry C. Shriver
ISBN-10: 1436700655
ISBN-13: 9781436700658
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d