Description
Book SynopsisFocuses on generally unknown events and policies to demonstrate judicial dependence and legislative supremacy over the judiciary. This book disproves the validity of that assumption for state constitutionalism by concentrating on the law of New Hampshire - representative of the law in other jurisdictions - between the years 1789 and 1818.
Trade ReviewA rich, interesting, and useful follow-up to his Controlling the Law. Another of John Reid's gems: well-researched, well-written, and one that will be of real interest and use to all American legal historians.
-- Peter Karsten, University of Pittsburgh
A fascinating examination of the emergence of judicial independence and legal professionalism in New Hampshire. Reid's sound common sense and profound knowledge of the sources illuminate this exemplary case study.
-- M.N.S. Sellers, University of Baltimore School of Law
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Introductory Note
1. The Legislative Constitution
2. Plumer's Constitution
3. Restoring to Law
4. A Midnight Judge
5. A Hydrophobic Judge
6. A Dependent Court
7. A Man for One Office
8. An Impetuous Judge
Conclusion
Notes
Short Titles
Acknowledgments
Index
