The Supreme Court and Puerto Rico: The Doctrine of Separate and Unequal

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La Editorial, UPR, 1985 - Constitutional history - 320 pages
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Contents

Preface
1
Historical Background
7
The Insular Cases Are Decided
40
The Law of the Land Except for
85
Some Consequences of the Insular
117
Conclusion
267
Index
297
Copyright

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Juan R. Torruella
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TitleThe Supreme Court and Puerto Rico: The Doctrine of Separate and Unequal
AuthorJuan R. Torruella
Editionreprint
PublisherLa Editorial, UPR, 1985
ISBN0847730190, 9780847730193
Length320 pages
  
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