Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court

David Shultz

Infobase Publishing, 2005 - Law - 577 pages

From the structure of the Supreme Court to its proceedings, this comprehensive encyclopedia presents the cornerstone of the American justice system. More than 500 A-to-Z entries-written by leading academics and lawyers-offer a thorough review of critical cases, issues, biographies, and topics important to understanding the Supreme Court. Helpful charts display how a case makes it to the Supreme Court, and tips on how to research and look up court cases enhance this authoritative, accessible reference.

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Contents

• A: 1
• B: 26
• C: 64
• D: 118
• E: 135
• F: 154
• G: 178
• H: 194
• I: 213
• J: 232
• K: 246
• L: 251
• M: 267
• N: 303
• O: 319
• P: 327
• R: 366
• S: 394
• T: 454
• U: 474
• V: 495
• W: 503
• Y: 528
• Z: 531
• Chronology: 536
• Selected Bibliography: 541
• Index: 544

Bibliographic information

• Title: Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court; Facts on File library of American history
• Author: David Shultz
• Publisher: Infobase Publishing, 2005
• ISBN: 0816067392, 9780816067398
• Length: 577 pages