Reflections on judging /

Posner, Richard A.

Reflections on judging / Richard A. Posner. - 1 online resource (393 pages)

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

The road to 219 South Dearborn Street -- The federal judiciary evolves -- The challenge of complexity -- Formalism and realism in appellate decision making -- The inadequate appellate record -- Coping strategies for appellate judges I : judicial self-restraint -- Coping strategies for appellate judges II : interpretation -- Make it simple, make it new : opinion writing and appellate advocacy -- Forays into the district court -- What can be done, modestly?

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Appellate procedure--United States.
Judicial process--United States.


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