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Appellate Practice

Nov. 23, 2004

'It's Always Been That Way' Isn't Always the Best Way

Column - By Philip Carrizosa - In 1803, the British created a civil service position calling for a man to stand on the Cliffs of Dover with a spyglass. He was supposed to ring a bell if he saw Napoleon coming with an invading fleet.

        Column
        
        By Philip Carrizosa
        
        In 1803, the British created a civil service position calling for a man to stand on the Cliffs of Dover with a spyglass. He was supposed to ring a bell if he saw Napoleo...

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