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“It is for ordinary minds, not for psychoanalysts, that our rules of evidence are framed. They have their source very often in considerations of administrative convenience, or practical expediency, and not in rules of logic.”

Quote by Benjamin Cardozo

Book:Law is Justice: Notable Opinions of Mr. Justice Cardozo

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Law is Justice: Notable Opinions of Mr. Justice Cardozo

This book compiles a selection of notable judicial decisions written by Benjamin N. Cardozo, a prominent figure in American law. The opinions reflect his legal philosophy and approach to interpreting the law. more

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Benjamin Cardozo

Benjamin Cardozo was a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, known for his profound legal thoughts and unique judicial style. He was born on May 24, 1870, and died on July 9, 1938. more

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