Hamilton, Michael S.

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.

KF8700 / .S6 2008

347.73