Lyrics in the Law

Lyrics in the Law
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 383
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ISBN-10 : 9781498594875
ISBN-13 : 1498594875
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Book Synopsis Lyrics in the Law by : Mark W. Klingensmith

Download or read book Lyrics in the Law written by Mark W. Klingensmith and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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