By the Court

Peter McCormick is a professor emeritus in the Department of Political Science at the University of Lethbridge. Marc D. Zanoni is a PhD candidate in political science at the University of Guelph.

This is an appealing book, and I recommend it to members of the Canadian Association of Law Libraries. Anyone with an interest in the history of the Supreme Court of Canada, their judgments, and the judgment writing process will enjoy this book.

Jamie Cameron, professor, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University:
By the Court was so compelling, I read it in one sitting. This innovative and comprehensive study investigates the Supreme Court of Canada's anonymous decision making. Working from historical, comparative, and statistical perspectives, it explores when, why, in which cases, and with what frequency the court chooses decisional anonymity.

Erin Crandall, assistant professor, Department of Politics, Acadia University:
In this highly engaging and original book, McCormick and Zanoni trace the origins and use of the Supreme Court of Canada’s unique “By the Court” authoring practice. By the Court offers a new perspective on the historical evolution of the Supreme Court and shows that when it comes to the court, style really does matter.