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Edson Sunderland And The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure, Charles E. Clark Nov 1959

Edson Sunderland And The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure, Charles E. Clark

Michigan Law Review

It was my privilege to be associated with Edson Sunderland for many years in a major endeavor for the improvement of law administration, namely, the framing of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. In this association I came to know what a rare spirit he was, how devoted to the public service he had undertaken, and yet withal how gay and charming a friend and co-worker he always showed himself. In the roster of American workers for better justice he stands preeminent for the length, the original character, and the unique persistence of his labors. But this wholehearted idealism in …


Edson R. Sunderland's Contribution To The Reform Of Civil Procedure In Illinois, George Ragland Jr. Nov 1959

Edson R. Sunderland's Contribution To The Reform Of Civil Procedure In Illinois, George Ragland Jr.

Michigan Law Review

Illinois is greatly indebted to Edson R. Sunderland for the effective and enduring contributions which he made to the Civil Practice Act of 1933. That reform was encouraged in no small degree by his speeches and writings. He served as its principal draftsman. His suggestions were of much assistance to the bench and bar of the state in modifying and implementing the original draft so that the measure could be successfully put into operation. Regulation of details of practice by rules of court, which was a primary feature of Professor Sunderland's draft and one which he helped defend against attack, …


Edson R. Sunderland And Judicial Administration, Glenn R. Winters Nov 1959

Edson R. Sunderland And Judicial Administration, Glenn R. Winters

Michigan Law Review

The name of Edson R. Sunderland stands out as one of the great and forward-looking leaders of his generation and of all time in the improvement of the administration of justice.


Resolution Of The Michigan Law Faculty On The Death Of Edgar Noble Durfee, Michigan Law Review Feb 1959

Resolution Of The Michigan Law Faculty On The Death Of Edgar Noble Durfee, Michigan Law Review

Michigan Law Review

A tribute to Edgar Noble Durfee


Edgar Durfee: Teacher And Scholar, George E. Palmer Feb 1959

Edgar Durfee: Teacher And Scholar, George E. Palmer

Michigan Law Review

A tribute to Edgar Noble Durfee


Professor Durfee: A Student's Recollections, George A. Spater Feb 1959

Professor Durfee: A Student's Recollections, George A. Spater

Michigan Law Review

A tribute to Edgar Noble Durfee


The Law School - 1955-1956, E. Blythe Stason Jun 1956

The Law School - 1955-1956, E. Blythe Stason

Michigan Law Review

Another law school year has become a part of the record of history, and in the belief that some of the pertinent historical facts are of interest to readers of the Law Review, I take advantage of these pages to report some of the principal items of interest arising in connection with the work of the year. The facts and figures herein set forth are derived in large part from the annual report being submitted from the Law School to the President and Board of Regents of the University.


The Law School 1954-55, E. Blythe Stason Dec 1954

The Law School 1954-55, E. Blythe Stason

Michigan Law Review

Another school year has become a part of the record of history, and again I wish to take advantage of the pages of the Law Review for the purpose of reporting some of the principal items of interest that have arisen in connection with the program of the law school. In this year's report, after dealing with current matters of interest, I wish to speak especially concerning certain aspects of the future of legal education at Michigan.


The Law School In 1953-54, E. Blythe Stason Jan 1954

The Law School In 1953-54, E. Blythe Stason

Michigan Law Review

Each year advantage is taken of the pages of the Law Review for the purpose of reporting some of the principal items of interest in connection with the program of the Law School. In this report I wish to devote attention first to students and students' problems, then to faculty and some of the special activities of members of the staff, and finally, to the Law Library.


Note And Comment, Edson R. Sunderland, Evans Holbrook, Jospeh H. Drake, Ralph W. Aigler, Victor H. Lane Nov 1919

Note And Comment, Edson R. Sunderland, Evans Holbrook, Jospeh H. Drake, Ralph W. Aigler, Victor H. Lane

Michigan Law Review

The Law School- The year 1919-1920 opens with 336 sudents enrolled. These are classified as follows: Third year--85; second year--W; first year -149; special-s. As compared with 65 enrolled a year ago the present attendance is gratifying. Preliminary applscations point to a large number of entering students in February.


Note And Comment, Gordon Stoner, Ralph W. Aigler, Michigan Law Review Nov 1917

Note And Comment, Gordon Stoner, Ralph W. Aigler, Michigan Law Review

Michigan Law Review

Bradley Martin Thompson - For a second time within the year death has claimed a member of the Faculty of the Law School. Professor Jerome C. Knowlton died in January, and now on September 29th last, Professor Bradley M. Thompson has completed his life-work.


Note And Comment, John B. Waite, Samuel D. Frankel, Melville C. Mason Jan 1917

Note And Comment, John B. Waite, Samuel D. Frankel, Melville C. Mason

Michigan Law Review

The Death of Professor Knowlton - The loss to the Law School and to his colleagues of the law faculty in the death of Jerome Cyril Knowlton cannot be expressed. For thirty-one years, the longest period of active service ever given by any man to this Law School, Mr. Knowlton was an effective factor in the development of the institution and in the moulding of the character and the legal ideas and ideals of the thousands of graduates who have passed through the Law School into the service of community and state and country, at the bar, upon the bench, …