This book offers an original theory of adjudication focused on the ethics of judging in courts of law, and proposes two main theses. One is the good faith thesis, which defends the possibility of lawful judicial decisions even when judges exercise discretion. The other is the permissible discretion thesis, which defends the compatibility of judicial discretion and legal indeterminacy with the legitimacy of adjudication in a constitutional democracy. Together these two theses oppose both conservative theories that would ...
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This book offers an original theory of adjudication focused on the ethics of judging in courts of law, and proposes two main theses. One is the good faith thesis, which defends the possibility of lawful judicial decisions even when judges exercise discretion. The other is the permissible discretion thesis, which defends the compatibility of judicial discretion and legal indeterminacy with the legitimacy of adjudication in a constitutional democracy. Together these two theses oppose both conservative theories that would restrict the scope of adjudication unduly, and leftist critical theories that would liberate judges from the rule of law.
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Good. First paperback edition from 1994. Glossy paper softcover is good with minor wear. Binding is lightly creased. Page edges are clean. A few pages have yellow highlighting. Other pages are clean. LO.
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New. Trade paperback (US). 292 p. Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Law . Worked examples or Exercises. Intended for college/higher education audience. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Unspecified. Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Law . Includes unspecified. Intended for college/higher education audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780521419949.
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Spine ends bit bumped else very good copy in frayed dj. xviii, 271pp biblio notes, index. Series: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Law. Concerns "the ethics of judging in courts of law." (dj)
