Lyrics in the Law: Music’s Influence on America’s Courts

Author:   Mark W. Klingensmith
Publisher:   Lexington Books
ISBN:  

9781498594882


Pages:   382
Publication Date:   28 June 2021
Format:   Paperback
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Lyrics in the Law: Music’s Influence on America’s Courts


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In addition to citing case law, Judges have traditionally used recognized legal maxims or treatise citations to support their rulings. But today’s judiciary is becoming more apt to use pop culture, modern music, as well as humor in their decisions. This book gives examples of how songs and their lyrics have influenced judges, provided themes for their decisions, and helped make existing law more accessible to lay persons. Mark W. Klingensmith examines the clever ways judges have used them to enhance their judicial writings and how modern day musical lyrics that have effectively become recognized legal maxims by the courts. judicial writings.

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Author:   Mark W. Klingensmith
Publisher:   Lexington Books
Imprint:   Lexington Books
Dimensions:   Width: 15.40cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.80cm
Weight:   0.603kg
ISBN:  

9781498594882


ISBN 10:   1498594883
Pages:   382
Publication Date:   28 June 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Chapter One: Overview Chapter Two: The Beatles Chapter Three: Bob Dylan Chapter Four: Rock Music Chapter Five: Pop Music Chapter Six: Musical Standards Chapter Seven: Rhythm & Blues Chapter Eight: Folk Music Chapter Nine: Rap Music Chapter Ten: Country Music Chapter Eleven: Gilbert & Sullivan Chapter Twelve: Stage & Film Chapter Thirteen: Musical Legal Maxims

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A brilliant deep dive into the use of musical lyrics in judicial opinions - rock, pop, rap, operetta, country... it's all here. I will use this as an on-my-desk reference for as long as I keep writing. What a treat.--Michael L. Perlin, professor emeritus, New York Law School and author of Tangled Up in Law: The Jurisprudence of Bob Dylan, Fordham Urban Law Journal (2011)


A brilliant deep dive into the use of musical lyrics in judicial opinions – rock, pop, rap, operetta, country... it’s all here. I will use this as an on-my-desk reference for as long as I keep writing. What a treat. -- Michael L. Perlin, professor emeritus, New York Law School and author of Tangled Up in Law: The Jurisprudence of Bob Dylan, Fordham Urban Law Journal (2011)


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Mark W. Klingensmith is judge on the State of Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal.

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