David Thomas

Solicitor, Conveyancer & Notary

3, Sussex Terrace, Hawthorn, South Australia 5062
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MISCELLANY

The law and lawyers have generated an enormous body of literature of all kinds. Some of it is the work of judges and lawyers as part of the legal process; some is keen observation of the law from within and from "outside"; some is pure fiction. Much of it, as you would expect, is not very complimentary. However, wit and wisdom have been companions of the law for centuries.

I have gathered some of these gems for this page. I hope they provide some lighter insights into the law; as well as celebrate the colour and vitality of the English language.

Suggestions and contributions will be most welcome.


Ancient times
William Shakespeare
Charles Dickens
Other literature
Judges and lawyers at work
American
Oriental
Legal maxims
Legal words and phrases
Witticisms and Legal Humour

Acknowledgements:	John Reay-Smith (ed), The Lawyer's Quotation Book, Hale, 1991;
	R. E. Megarry, Miscellany-at-Law, Stevens, 1955;
	Steven K. Robison (Attorney, of Seymour, Indiana, USA) who kindly sent me a selection of his favourite passages and consented to my use of them on this site.