Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2002
Publication Citation
2-Art. 7 Issues in Legal Scholarship 1 (2002)
Abstract
Eskridge's article on Dynamic Statutory Interpretation advances an aggressively pragmatic theory of interpretation but has had more influence among academics than judges because of a failure to attend to the problems of writing a candid, pragmatic and dynamic judicial opinion. This article argues that, although not free from doubt, a candid judicial opinion is preferable, and discusses how to write such an opinion - suggesting that judges rely on the "intent of the statute," not legislative intent; and adopt a personal/exploratory style in presenting their views.
Recommended Citation
Popkin, William D., "The Dynamic Judicial Opinion" (2002). Articles by Maurer Faculty. 2830.
https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/facpub/2830