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 | |
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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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