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“When the Supreme Court moved to Washington in 1800, it was provided with no books, which probably accounts for the high quality of early opinions.”
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Source Historical Note: Supreme Court Relocation, 1800
The lack of books in the early Supreme Court may have contributed to the distinctive quality of its early opinions.
In simple terms: No books, unique early rulings.
Recognize resource constraints on early jurisprudence.
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When to use this quote
- legal education
- library science
- policy analysis
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Questions to Reflect On
- How did limited resources shape early decisions?
- What other factors influenced early opinions?
May overstate the impact of books alone.