Reading, Writing and Analysing Judgments

Author: Andrew Goodman
Publisher: Emis Professional Pub
ISBN: 9781858113661
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
This unique book offers a practical guide to deconstructing judgments for the purpose of fair criticism and appeal. It shows how judgments are written and examines the style and language of judges expressing judicial opinion. The work is founded upon independent research in the form of interviews conducted with judges at every level from deputy district judge to Lords of Appeal in ordinary, and the practical application of existing academic material more usually devoted to the structure and analysis of wider prose writing. It is illustrated by reference to reported judgments, both well-known and obscure, of the past 100 years. Contents include: . The nature of judgment . How to read a judgment . The use of language in judicial opinion . Argument and legal logic . Fair criticism . Writing judgments . How judges decide . The appellate judgment . Problems with law reporting . Judicial style It will assist vocational and research students alike - as well as fascinate those interested more general in the law and judicial process.

International Arbitration and Mediation - From the Professional's Perspective

Author: Anita Alibekova
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1430325267
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
An examination of the techniques or arbitration and mediation.

Judicial Writing Manual

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 56

Book Description

Universals of Legal Reasoning by Judges

Author: Thomas Lundmark
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198785674
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
How do judges influence the development of law in Germany and should their behaviour set a precedent for others to follow? This book explores whether or not German judicial methods should serve as a model for the development of European law, both by the European courts and by the courts of other European member states.

Independence Corrupted

Author: Charles Benjamin Schudson
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299320308
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 285

Book Description
With experience as both a trial and appellate judge, Charles Benjamin Schudson knows the burdens on judges. With engaging candor, he takes readers behind the bench to probe judicial minds analyzing actual trials and sentencings—of abortion protesters, murderers, sex predators, white supremacists, and others. He takes us into chambers to hear judges forging appellate decisions about life and death, multimillion-dollar damages, and priceless civil rights. And, most significantly, he exposes the financial, political, personal, and professional pressures that threaten judicial ethics and independence. As political attacks on judges increase, Schudson calls for reforms to protect judicial independence and for vigilance to ensure justice for all. Independence Corrupted is invaluable for students and scholars, lawyers and judges, and all citizens concerned about the future of America's courts.

E-Justice

Author: K. Pandurangan
Publisher: Universal Law Publishing
ISBN: 9788175348097
Category : Conduct of court proceedings
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
In Indian context.

ADJOURNMENTS: A CAUSE FOR DELAY IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

Author: Dr. Suhasrao Shripatrao Jagatap
Publisher: Ashok Yakkaldevi
ISBN: 0557945526
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 99

Book Description
In today's day to day life common citizens are facing many problems. The law evaders and law breakers are stronger than the common persons. It is said the law breakers are more united than the common persons. The persons who are law breakers use to see the loopholes in legal provisions and take advantage of the same. The true victim suffers lot due to such persons. The advocates play important role as they are actual persons who bring litigations to the Court, of course at the instance of their clients.

Making Your Case

Author: Antonin Scalia
Publisher: West Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780314184719
Category : Appellate procedure
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In their professional lives, courtroom lawyers must do these two things well: speak persuasively and write persuasively. In this noteworthy book, two noted legal writers systematically present every important idea about judicial persuasion in a fresh, entertaining way. The book covers the essentials of sound legal reasoning, including how to develop the syllogism that underlies any argument. From there the authors explain the art of brief writing, especially what to include and what to omit, so that you can induce the judge to focus closely on your arguments. Finally, they show what it takes to succeed in oral argument.

Comparative Legal Linguistics

Author: Heikki E.S. Mattila
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040280781
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 573

Book Description
This book examines legal language as a language for special purposes, evaluating the functions and characteristics of legal language and the terminology of law. Using examples drawn from major and lesser legal languages, it examines the major legal languages themselves, beginning with Latin through German, French, Spanish and English. This second edition has been fully revised, updated and enlarged. A new chapter on legal Spanish takes into account the increasing importance of the language, and a new section explores the use (in legal circles) of the two variants of the Norwegian language. All chapters have been thoroughly updated and include more detailed footnote referencing. The work will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the areas of legal history and theory, comparative law, semiotics, and linguistics. It will also be of interest to legal translators and terminologists.

The Impact of Plain Language on Legal English in the United Kingdom

Author: Christopher Williams
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000620484
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 133

Book Description
This volume offers insights into the ways in which plain language has influenced the language of the law in the United Kingdom, critically reflecting on its historical development and future directions. The book opens with an overview of the theoretical frameworks underpinning plain language and a brief history of plain language initiatives as a foundation from which to outline ongoing debates on the opportunities and challenges of using plain language in the legal domain. The volume details strands where plain language has had considerable impact thus far on legal English in the UK, notably in legislative drafting, but it also explores areas in which plain language has made fewer inroads, such as the language of court judgments and that of online terms and conditions. The book looks ahead to unpack highly topical areas within the plain language debate, including the question of design and visualisation and the ramifications of digitalisation, contributing to ongoing conversations on the importance of plain language both in the UK and beyond. This book will be of particular interest to students and scholars interested in the intersection of language and the law as well as related disciplinary areas such as applied linguistics and English for Specific Purposes.