In addition to citing case law, Judges have traditionally used recognized legal maxims or treatise citations to support their rulings. But today’s judiciary is becoming more apt to use pop culture, modern music, as well as humor in their decisions. This book gives examples of how songs and their lyrics have influenced judges, provided themes for their decisions, and helped make existing law more accessible to lay persons. Mark W. Klingensmith examines the clever ways judges have used them to enhance their judicial writings and how modern day musical lyrics that have effectively become recognized legal maxims by the courts.judicial writings.
Format: Paperback / softbackCONTRIBUTORS: Mark W. KlingensmithEAN: 9781498594882COUNTRY: United StatesPAGES: WEIGHT: 603 gHEIGHT: 218 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Lexington BooksDATE PUBLISHED: 2021-06-28CITY: GENRE: LAW / Courts, LAW / JurisprudenceWIDTH: 154 cmSPINE:
Book Themes:
Jurisprudence and general issues, Legal systems: courts and procedures
A brilliant deep dive into the use of musical lyrics in judicial opinions – rock, pop, rap, operetta, country... it’s all here. I will use this as an on-my-desk reference for as long as I keep writing. What a treat.
Mark W. Klingensmith is judge on the State of Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal.
In addition to citing case law, Judges have traditionally used recognized legal maxims or treatise citations to support their rulings. But today’s judiciary is becoming more apt to use pop culture, modern music, as well as humor in their decisions. This book gives examples of how songs and their lyrics have influenced judges, provided themes for their decisions, and helped make existing law more accessible to lay persons. Mark W. Klingensmith examines the clever ways judges have used them to enhance their judicial writings and how modern day musical lyrics that have effectively become recognized legal maxims by the courts.judicial writings.
Format: Paperback / softbackCONTRIBUTORS: Mark W. KlingensmithEAN: 9781498594882COUNTRY: United StatesPAGES: WEIGHT: 603 gHEIGHT: 218 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Lexington BooksDATE PUBLISHED: 2021-06-28CITY: GENRE: LAW / Courts, LAW / JurisprudenceWIDTH: 154 cmSPINE:
Book Themes:
Jurisprudence and general issues, Legal systems: courts and procedures
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