Published 1977
by The Center in Washington, D.C .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | by the Honorable Frederick B. Lacey ; presented at a Seminar For Newly Appointed Judges ; sponsored by the Federal Judicial Center, September 26, 1977. |
| Series | Education and training series ;, 77-7, Education and training series (Federal Judicial Center) ;, 77-7. |
| Contributions | Federal Judicial Center., Seminar For Newly Appointed Judges (1977 : Federal Judicial Center) |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | KF9084.Z9 L32 1977 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 26 p. ; |
| Number of Pages | 26 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL2817945M |
| LC Control Number | 83602854 |
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