Towards a New Theory of Adjudication: Integrating Theory and Practice

By Andrew Phang

This book explores the major theories of common law adjudication and presents a new theory of adjudication.

It shows that the existing major theories of common law adjudication each capture only part of what occurs in actual court proceedings. It presents a new theory of adjudication that incorporates both useful and modified elements of these theories. The new theory itself comprises two parts: first, an attitudinal aspect based on institutional values; and second, a number of practical and theoretical factors which give concrete expression to those values. Throughout the book, the author draws on his prior experience both as a law professor and as a judge in his country's highest appellate court in order to provide a unique perspective that illustrates this new theory.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1509976957
• ISBN13: 9781509976959
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Hart Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"