Monday, October 22, 2018

JUSTICE HOLMES: A YANKEE STRAYED FROM OLYMPUS

Justice Holmes - Courtesy Wikipedia
Justice William Oliver Holmes (March 8, 1841 – March 6, 1935) is more famous and better known than any other judge in the English speaking world. There are numerous books written on him and there are books containing his writings and opinions. This post is about these books and which one to read.

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Don't Be Overwhelmed By Precedents

This is the fifth post of the series 'Advice to Young Judges'. It advises them that the precedents are good guide, but judges may no...