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A THEORY OF FEDERAL COMMON LAW.

Authors :
Tidmarsh, Jay
Murray, Brian J.
Source :
Northwestern University Law Review. Winter2006, Vol. 100 Issue 2, p585-654. 70p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Discusses the theory of federal common law, placing emphasis on cases in which the U.S. Supreme Court acknowledges that it is establishing federal common law. Description of the conflicting definitions of federal common law and its enclaves; Review of the academic literature and the inadequacy of the positions that have emerged to explain or criticize federal common law; Development of the theory of federal common law.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00293571
Volume :
100
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Northwestern University Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21020231