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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (view source)
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Although Justice Holmes retains an almost saint-like reverence in American law schools, there are actually few judges or law professors who follow his legal philosophy today. An example of a utilitarian judge today would be [[Judge Richard Posner]] of the [[Seventh Circuit|Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals]], who wrote a book in tribute of Justice Holmes.
Although Justice Holmes retains an almost saint-like reverence in American law schools, there are actually few judges or law professors who follow his legal philosophy today. An example of a utilitarian judge today would be [[Judge Richard Posner]] of the [[Seventh Circuit|Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals]], who wrote a book in tribute of Justice Holmes.
== Specific Views ==
Justice Holmes was fond of saying that insofar as government is the prerequisite for the fruits of civilization for which we pay taxes. ''See, e.g.'', ''Compania de Tabacos v. Collector'', 275 U.S. 87, 100 (1927) (Holmes, J., dissenting).
Justice Holmes wrote the 5-4 decision upholding [[rent control]] and denying a claim for repossession by a property owner. ''[[Block v. Hirsh]]'', 256 U.S. 135 (1921). Justice Holmes made no mention of the [[Fifth Amendment]] protection of private property in his opinion.
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[[category:United States Supreme Court Justices]]
[[category:United States Supreme Court Justices]]