Legal research in a nutshell /

Cohen, Morris L., 1927-

Legal research in a nutshell / Legal research by Morris L. Cohen, Kent C. Olson. - 9th ed. - St. Paul, MN : Thomson/West, c2007. - xv, 507 p. : ill., maps ; 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The research process -- Background and analysis -- Case law sources -- Case law research -- Constitutions and statutes -- Legislative information -- Administrative law -- Court rules and practice -- Topical research sources -- Reference resources -- International law -- The law of other countries -- Appendix A. Sources for state appellate court cases -- Appendix B. State research guides -- Appendix C. Topical looseleaf and electronic services.

9780314180070 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0314180079 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2007281204


Legal research--United States.

KF 240 / C678l 2007

340/.07/2073