Posted by
Aaron Silletto on Saturday, May 31, 2008 1:01:49 PM
The most recent online edition of the ABA Journal featured a piece about a law review article written by a Valparaiso University law professor, wherein he lists what he has determined to be the "100 Most Creative Moments in American Law." I found the list fascinating, though there are several notable omissions.
The ABA Journal article is
here. Take the time to look over the list (which begins on page 31 of the law review article), which can be found
here. To whet your appetite, here are the top 5 from the list of "creative moments":
1. The Constitution of the United States (1787) and the ratification debates (1787-1788).
2. The Declaration of Independence (1776).
3. The Bill of Rights (1791-1792).
4. The Articles of Confederation (1777).
5. The Ordinance of 1787: the Northwest Territorial Government.