Codification in the State of New York (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
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Print on Demand. This book introduces and examines the arguments for and against the codification of the private law in the state of New York. The author, a prominent lawyer, engages with the ideas of several prominent legal thinkers as he presents a vigorous defense of codification in the state of New York. The author presents a detailed analysis of the differences between customary law and statute law as he builds an argument that New York would benefit from organizing its private law in a code. Exploring historical examples such as Justinian’s Corpus Juris Civilis, the author suggests that a move towards codification would not be as radical as opponents would argue. The author concludes by examining the impracticality of the constant judicial interpretation of the law and argues that codification would increase justice by decreasing the number of cases reliant on judicial discretion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Codification in the State of New York (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Robert Ludlow Fowler
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331024749
- ISBN 13
- 9781331024743
- Seller catalogs
- Political Theory and History
The case for codifying private law in a modern state
A thoughtful examination of how codification could reshape law for clearer rules, stronger foundations, and practical use in everyday life. The book explains why ground-breaking ideas from philosophy and legal theory matter to the actual practice of law today.
Drawing on debates in England, America, and California, this work compares traditional common law with codified systems. It traces the shift from customary to written law and argues for a rational, principle-based approach to legal science. The discussion centers on what codification should aim to achieve and how experts can guide its successful implementation.
- Clear distinctions between law and mere rules, and why sanctions matter in a code.
- How the English school and American practitioners influence codification efforts.
- Roles of renowned thinkers like Bentham and Holland in shaping practical codes.
- Considerations for designing codes that fit real-world legal needs.
Ideal for readers curious about how laws form, evolve, and could be organized for everyday use.
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