SOME JURISPRUDENTIAL IMPLICATIONS OF ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING.

The article discusses the controversy related to the use of computers and electronic data processing by lawyers in the U.S. It is stated that lawyers fear technology because they believe that logic, which is the basic tool of technology, demands a very high price. Another reason for fear is that the...

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Publicado en:Law & Contemporary Problems Vol. 28; no. 1; pp. 53 - 71
Autor principal: DICKERSON, REED
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Duke University Winter1963
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Sumario:The article discusses the controversy related to the use of computers and electronic data processing by lawyers in the U.S. It is stated that lawyers fear technology because they believe that logic, which is the basic tool of technology, demands a very high price. Another reason for fear is that the use of symbolic logic, mathematics, or electronic computers in law may require the lawyer or judge to forfeit his professional judgment. On the other hand, it is stated that computerization will help to bring about further standardization of legal concepts and legal terminology.