In this authoritative treatise, Stewart Rapalje offers an in-depth analysis of the nature and function of contempt in the legal system. With detailed discussions of civil and criminal contempts, as well as the various kinds of officials and agencies that have the power to exercise judicial authority, Rapalje's work remains an essential resource for anyone interested in legal theory and practice.
A comprehensive legal reference work, covering both American and English law, with definitions of technical terms and a wealth of citations to reported cases. The author also provides a collection of Latin maxims commonly used in legal writing. This is an invaluable resource for lawyers, law students, and anyone else working in the legal profession.
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