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Who are the top ten greatest and worst Supreme Court Justices? What decisions influenced the Civil War, and what are the ten best and worst Supreme Court decisions? Bernard Schwartz's A Book of Legal Lists answers these questions and more, presenting the first-ever compilation of the Ten Bests and Worsts in American law, along with 150 trivia questions about the legal world. The lists feature notable figures such as John Marshall, the greatest Justice, and Alfred Moore, one of the worst, alongside significant non-Supreme Court judges like Lemuel Shaw. Each entry includes a short essay by Schwartz that explains its ranking, revealing fascinating insights about the legal landscape. For instance, Sherman Minton, ranked tenth among the worst Justices, is remembered for being the last to use the spittoon in the courtroom. Notable anecdotes include William H. Rehnquist playing Trivial Pursuit on the bench and Roger Brooke Taney, the first Chief Justice to wear trousers under his robes. Spanning from the early 1700s, Schwartz highlights the law's impact on society, from the infamous Plessy v. Ferguson to the pivotal United States v. One Book Called "Ulysses," showcasing a wealth of entertaining and educational information for both legal experts and enthusiasts.
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A Book of Legal Lists, Bernard Schwartz
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- Released
- 1997
- Binding
- (Hardcover),
- Book condition
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- Title
- A Book of Legal Lists
- Subtitle
- The Best and Worst in American Law, with 150 Court and Judge Trivia Questions
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bernard Schwartz
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 292
- ISBN10
- 0195109619
- ISBN13
- 9780195109610
- Series
- Tags
- Historical Themes, References & Manuals, Legal Topics, USA, Political Theories, Bestsellers, Quizzes
- Description
- Who are the top ten greatest and worst Supreme Court Justices? What decisions influenced the Civil War, and what are the ten best and worst Supreme Court decisions? Bernard Schwartz's A Book of Legal Lists answers these questions and more, presenting the first-ever compilation of the Ten Bests and Worsts in American law, along with 150 trivia questions about the legal world. The lists feature notable figures such as John Marshall, the greatest Justice, and Alfred Moore, one of the worst, alongside significant non-Supreme Court judges like Lemuel Shaw. Each entry includes a short essay by Schwartz that explains its ranking, revealing fascinating insights about the legal landscape. For instance, Sherman Minton, ranked tenth among the worst Justices, is remembered for being the last to use the spittoon in the courtroom. Notable anecdotes include William H. Rehnquist playing Trivial Pursuit on the bench and Roger Brooke Taney, the first Chief Justice to wear trousers under his robes. Spanning from the early 1700s, Schwartz highlights the law's impact on society, from the infamous Plessy v. Ferguson to the pivotal United States v. One Book Called "Ulysses," showcasing a wealth of entertaining and educational information for both legal experts and enthusiasts.