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The Corpus Juris Civilis: A Guide To Its History And Use, Frederick W. Dingledy Sep 2019

The Corpus Juris Civilis: A Guide To Its History And Use, Frederick W. Dingledy

Frederick W. Dingledy

The Corpus Juris Civilis is indispensable for Roman law research. It is a vital pillar of modern law in many European nations, and influential in other countries. Scholars and lawyers still refer to it today. This valuable publication, however, may seem impenetrable at first, and references to it can be hard to decipher or detect. This guide provides a history of the Corpus Juris Civilis and the forms it has taken, states why it is still an important resource today, and offers some tips and tools for research using it.


The Corpus Juris Civilis, Frederick W. Dingledy Sep 2019

The Corpus Juris Civilis, Frederick W. Dingledy

Frederick W. Dingledy

Byzantine Emperor Justinian I ordered the creation of the Corpus Juris Civilis, a compilation of the laws in force at the time, which would become a vital foundation for both the civil law and common law traditions. Important figures in the development of the United States' law used principles listed the Corpus as a guide, and to this day legal scholars and historians still refer to it. Despite its importance, the Corpus can seem impenetrable to researchers, citations to the Corpus enigmatic. This program will give a history of the Corpus, describe its components, and give participants tools for researching …


The Corpus Juris Civilis, Frederick W. Dingledy Sep 2019

The Corpus Juris Civilis, Frederick W. Dingledy

Frederick W. Dingledy

The Corpus Juris Civilis, created by order of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I to compile the laws in force at the time, would become a vital foundation for both the civil law and common law traditions. Important figures in the development of the United States’ law used principles listed in the Corpus as a guide, and to this day legal scholars and historians still refer to it. As a system of law based on principles, not case law, the Corpus provided the framework upon which France built the Code Napoleon. The Corpus' influence can be seen in the legal systems …


Suggested Instructions For Use Of A Law Library, Frederick W. Dingledy Sep 2019

Suggested Instructions For Use Of A Law Library, Frederick W. Dingledy

Frederick W. Dingledy

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From Stele To Silicon: Publication Of Statutes, Public Access To The Law, And The Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, Frederick W. Dingledy Sep 2019

From Stele To Silicon: Publication Of Statutes, Public Access To The Law, And The Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, Frederick W. Dingledy

Frederick W. Dingledy

For a legal system to succeed, its laws must be available to the public it governs. This article looks at the methods used by different governments throughout history to publicize legislation and the rulers’ possible motivations for publication. It concludes by discussing how the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act provides the next logical step in this long tradition of publicizing the law.


Crossing The Line?: Copyright For Libraries, Frederick W. Dingledy Sep 2019

Crossing The Line?: Copyright For Libraries, Frederick W. Dingledy

Frederick W. Dingledy

No abstract provided.


Bluebook, Citations, And All That Jazz, Frederick W. Dingledy Sep 2019

Bluebook, Citations, And All That Jazz, Frederick W. Dingledy

Frederick W. Dingledy

No abstract provided.


Collection Development, Acquisitions, And Licensing, Frederick W. Dingledy, Benjamin J. Keele, Jennifer Sekula Sep 2019

Collection Development, Acquisitions, And Licensing, Frederick W. Dingledy, Benjamin J. Keele, Jennifer Sekula

Frederick W. Dingledy

No abstract provided.


"As If Uttered By Our Own Inspired Mouth": Researching The Corpus Juris Civilis, Frederick W. Dingledy Sep 2019

"As If Uttered By Our Own Inspired Mouth": Researching The Corpus Juris Civilis, Frederick W. Dingledy

Frederick W. Dingledy

No abstract provided.