The dynamics of law /
by Michael S. Hamilton and George W. Spiro.
- 4th ed.
- Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, Inc., c2008.
- xi, 217 p. ; 26 cm.
Rev. ed. of: The dynamics of law / George W. Spiro. 3rd ed. 1992
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The nature and function of law -- The courts and adjudication -- The trial stage -- Judicial lawmaking I : law built on precedents -- Lawmaking by legislatures -- Judicial lawmaking II : interpretation of statutes -- Judicial lawmaking lll : interpreting the constitution -- Administrative lawmaking and adjudication -- Private contributions to the legal system -- Law in society : a conclusion.
9780765620866 (cloth : alk. paper)
2007022832
Justice, Administration of--United States. Courts--United States. Law--United States.