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100 1 _aEstienne, Robert,
_d1723-1794
245 1 0 _aCauses amusantes et connues
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-07-31
508 _aProduced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Causes amusantes et connues" by Robert Estienne is a collection of legal anecdotes and arguments written in the late 17th century. The work showcases a variety of amusing and lesser-known legal cases presented by known lawyers, blending humor with legal commentary. Through this unique format, the author aims both to entertain readers and to educate them on the art of legal persuasion and rhetoric. The opening of the work features the author reflecting on his decision to compile a collection of amusing legal briefs rather than attempt to present original content and style, which led to criticism in his previous literary endeavors. Estienne emphasizes that the humorous cases featured within, known as "Causes grasses," focus on less serious matters, allowing lawyers to showcase their wit and creativity. He intends for this collection to not only amuse but also serve as a valuable resource for young legal students, presenting models for effective writing without any reflections or judgments added by the compiler himself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLawyers -- France -- Humor
653 _aLaw -- France -- Humor
653 _aParis (France) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55233
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