Learned Hand Quotes
Judge Learned Hand is often quoted for his wise quips. Here are some of the greatest hits: Learned Hand — Greatest Hits (Cite-Ready Sheet) Statutory Interpretation & Judging “It is one of the surest indexes of a mature and developed jurisprudence not to make a fortress out of the dictionary…”Cabell v. Markham, 148 F.2d 737, 739…
Don’t Cite Dicta
Don’t cite dicta. In legal writing, precision matters. Judges, clerks, and opposing counsel read briefs not just for persuasion, but for accuracy and credibility. One of the fastest ways to undermine both is by citing dicta as if it were binding law. Dicta—short for obiter dicta—refers to statements in a judicial opinion that are not necessary…
The Word of Law
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