Naval Digest: Containing Digests of Selected Decisions of the Secretary of the Navy and Opinions of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, 1916 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edwin N. McClellan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332494713 ISBN 13: 9780332494715

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Naval Digest: 1916 edition explains how to read and use naval court decisions and opinions.

This reference gathers digests of selections from Navy decisions and Judge Advocate General opinions, helping the service locate authorities for similar points without rereading full cases. It also clarifies how weight should be given to different sources and how to follow newer regulations.

This edition emphasizes practical use for officials. It explains abbreviations, references, and the correct form for charges and procedures. It also notes that newer Navy Regulations and Court-Martial Orders should be consulted for the latest rules, forms, and terms.

• How to interpret citations and abbreviations found in legal documents.
• Guidance on weighing opinions versus decisions when applying authorities.
• Practical notes on naval court-martial charges, specifications, and procedures.
• Aheads-up to consult subsequent regulations for the most current rules.

Ideal for readers of naval law, military administration, and anyone needing quick access to official interpretations and references.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332494713
• ISBN 13: 9780332494715
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 680