The law may... Depend on what the judge has had for breakfast.

Robert M. Hutchins

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Nature of law Law

Author

Robert M. Hutchins

Language

English

Time

1933 1930s 20th century

Occupation

Philosopher

From

United States

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Citation

Hutchins, Robert M. "The Autobiography of an Ex-Law Student." The University of Chicago Law Review, Mar. 1934. Originally a speech at The Association of American Law Schools meeting. Dec. 1933, Chicago, IL, USA.

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