Interview with Edward Johnstone,
Project: Kentucky Bar Association Oral History Project
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In this interview Judge Edward Johnstone discusses his upbringing, law practice and service as a judge. Johnstone goes into greater detail about memorable cases he worked as both a lawyer and judge, the difference between state and federal judges, and his thoughts on the process of writing opinions and briefs.Interview Accession
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University of Kentucky. College of Law Law schools Breathitt, Edward T., 1924-2003 Prichard, E. F. (Edward Fretwell) Trial lawyers United States. District Court (Kentucky : Western District) 56th judicial circuit Judges Court administration Judicial opinions Law clerks Jury instructionsInterview Rights
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