Patterns and consequences of judicial reversals: Theoretical considerations and data from a district court

Justice System Journal

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 28-46

  Smith, Joseph L ^a  

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EID: 33845302615     PISSN: 0098261X     EISSN: 23277556     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0098261X.2006.10767785     Document Type: Article

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