From Law in Blackletter to “Blackletter Law

• Autores: Kasia Solon
• Localización: Law library journal, ISSN 0023-9283, Vol. 108, Nº. 2, 2016, págs. 181-216
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Where does the phrase “blackletter law” come from? Chasing down its origins uncovers not only a surprising turnabout from blackletter law’s original meaning, but also prompts examination of a previously overlooked subject: the history of the law’s changing appearance on the page. This history ultimately provides a cautionary tale of how appearances have hindered access to the law.