The Role of State Supreme Courts in the New Judicial Federalism

by Susan P. Fino

Overview

In The Role of State Supreme Courts in the New Judicial Federalism, Susan P. Fino presents a comprehensive analysis of the work of the state supreme court in the context of the new emphasis of states' rights. She provides both quantitative and qualitative data on state supreme court decisions, and includes an analysis of over 1,200 opinions rendered by six selected courts, thus laying the foundation for a systematic study of the state supreme court system. Fino also presents hypotheses to explain the variations in decision making observed from state to state. Her work concludes with observations on the prospects for an enhanced role for the state supreme court system, and suggestions for improving the institution.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313254376
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/23/1987
Series:	Contributions in Legal Studies , #36
Pages:	166
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d)
Lexile:	1500L (what's this?)

About the Author

SUSAN P. FINO is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Wayne State University.

Table of Contents

Figures and Tables
Preface
A Model of Supreme Court Performance
Institutional Characteristics of State Supreme Courts
The Justices
The Work of Six Supreme Courts
A Closer Look at Six Courts
Conclusions
Appendix
Bibliography
Index to Cases
Subject Index