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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

(1841—1935)


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(1841–1935)

Eminently quotable realist (see legal realism) and US Supreme Court judge, who regularly dissented from the majority. He was noted for his colourful turn of phrase and common-sense wisdom.

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Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Jr. (1841–1935)
in The Oxford Companion to United States History Length: 497 words
Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Jr. (1841–1935)
in The Dictionary of Modern American Philosophers Length: 2091 words
Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Jr (1841–1935)
in Australian Law Dictionary Length: 36 words
Holmes, Oliver Wendell Jr
in The New Oxford Companion to Law Length: 779 words

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