HORNBOOK METHOD

By SovConn | September 19, 2013

hornbook method.A method of legal instruction characterized by a straightforward presentation of legal doctrine, occasionally interspersed with questions. • The hornbook method predominates in civil-law countries, and in certain fields of law, such as procedure and evidence. — Also termed lecture method. Cf. CASEBOOK METHOD; SOCRATIC METHOD.

[Blacks Law 8th]

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