Out of order : arrogance, corruption, and incompetence on the bench
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0465053750
ISBN 13
9780465053759
DDC
347.73
Category
American Law
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Publication Year
1998
Publisher
Pages
xx, 252, pages
Subject
American General Law
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Abstract
"A book that has sparked controversy on both sides of the political fence. Investigative reporter Max Boot blows the whistle on what he sees as the most destructive branch of government-the judiciary. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title." - Voila
Description
Content:
1. The injudicious judiciary : judges who are incompetent and out of control -- 2. "Perverse failures" : judges who don't put criminals where they belong -- 3. Criminal exoneration : judges who let lawbreakers off the hook -- 4. Juristocracy : the unelected legislature -- 5. Juristocracy II : government by decree -- 6. The civil injustice system : judges who allow outrageous liability awards -- 7. Justice for rent : judges who are ethically challenged -- 8. Dethroning the juristocracy : how to deal with judges who are too activist-and with those not activist enough.
1. The injudicious judiciary : judges who are incompetent and out of control -- 2. "Perverse failures" : judges who don't put criminals where they belong -- 3. Criminal exoneration : judges who let lawbreakers off the hook -- 4. Juristocracy : the unelected legislature -- 5. Juristocracy II : government by decree -- 6. The civil injustice system : judges who allow outrageous liability awards -- 7. Justice for rent : judges who are ethically challenged -- 8. Dethroning the juristocracy : how to deal with judges who are too activist-and with those not activist enough.
Biblio Notes
Includes bibliographical references (219) and index.
Donated by Graham Price.
Donated by Graham Price.
Number of Copies
1
