Judge Learned Hand and Statutory Law
Professor Thomas Merrill talked about Learned Hand’s interpretation of statutory law, which are laws generated by a legislative body. Judge … read more
Professor Thomas Merrill talked about Learned Hand’s interpretation of statutory law, which are laws generated by a legislative body. Judge Learned Hand served on the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals from 1924 to 1951, presiding as chief judge the final three years. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivered the opening remarks. close
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