Collection of quotations and judicial opinions of federal appellate judge Richard A. PosnerA collection of pithy and penetrating observations and rulings by one of the most famous appellate judges in America, The Quotable Judge Posner showcases the wit and wisdom of Richard A. Posner. During his more than twenty-five years as a federal appellate judge, Judge Posner reached over 2,000 opinions, many of which are cited frequently in the opinions of Supreme Court Justices. This anthology presents the judge's entertaining and insightful observations on fifty wide ranging topics, from Abortion to Telecommunications to Zoning and Planning. Law students who have encountered Judge Posner's judicial opinions will benefit from this collection, as will general readers who will enjoy Posner's trenchant comments on American society, constitutional norms, and legal culture.
Robert F. Blomquist is Professor of Law and Swygert Research Fellow at Valparaiso University.
ForewordIntroduction: Renaissance JudgeAbortionAdministrative Law and ProcedureAdmiraltyAliensAmerican SocietyAntitrustAppeal and ErrorArbitrationAttorney and ClientBankruptcy/Debtor CreditorBanks and BankingCivil RightsConstitutional LawContracts Corporations and PartnershipCriminal LawDamagesDeclaratory JudgmentEducation LawEminent DomainEquityEvidenceFederal Civil ProcedureFederal CourtsHabeas CorpusHealth and EnvironmentInjunctionInsuranceIntellectual PropertyJudgesJuryLabor Relations and BenefitsLimitation of ActionsMilitary LawPosnerian WisdomPrisonsProducts LiabilityPropertyPublic UtilitiesSecurities RegulationStatutes and Interpretation of LanguageTaxationTelecommunicationsTortsTransportationTrialUnited StatesUnited States MagistratesWomen’s RightsZoning and PlanningNotesIndex