In January 1917, Professor Henry J. Fletcher launched the Minnesota Law Review with lofty aspirations: “A well-conducted law review . . . ought to do something to develop the spirit of statesmanship as distinguished from a dry professionalism. It ought at the same time contribute a little something to the systematic growth of the whole law.” For the next forty years, in conjunction with the Minnesota State Bar Association, the faculty of the University of Minnesota Law School directed the work of student editors of the Law Review. Despite their initial oversight and vision, however, the faculty gradually handed the editorial mantle over to law students.
During 1954 and 1955, the “faculty” editors left the masthead of the journal, affiliation with the State Bar was severed, and the faculty Editor-in-Chief quietly assumed the role of “advisor.” From April 1955 through June 1989, a student President oversaw the publication. Then, in October of 1989, the student staff revived the role of Editor-in-Chief, a title now worn by a student. Today, the Board of Editors, consisting of up to thirty-nine editors, governs the Law Review and determines its policies and procedures. Along with thirty-eight student staff members, each Board of Editors strives to rise to the challenge of Professor Fletcher to “contribute a little something to the systematic growth of the whole law.”

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Submissions from 1928

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Law's Delays, Lawyers' Delays and Forwarded Cases, Wesley A. Sturges

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Recent Developments in Newspaper Libel, Robert H. Wettach

Submissions from 1927

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The Need for Constitutional Revision in Minnesota, William Anderson

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Is Marbury v. Madison Obiter, Charles W. Bunn

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Workmen's Compensation and the Conflict of Laws, Ralph H. Dwan

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Professor Williston's Review of Waiver, John S. Ewart

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Social Justice in the Field of Torts, L.W. Feezer

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Implied Warranties in the Sale of Goods by Trade Name, Frank L. Mechem

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The Social Aspect of Procedure from a European Point of View, H. Munch-Peterson

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Jurisdictional and Social Aspects of Adoption, Joseph W. Newbold

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Protection of Officers Who Act under Unconstitutional Statutes, Max P. Rapacz

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The Fine in England, the United States and Canada, William Renwick Riddell

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Some Anomalies and Uncertainties in Minnesota Pleading, G.W.C. Ross

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The Covenants of Title in Junior Mortgages, G.W.C. Ross

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Jurisprudence--Philosophy or Science, Henry Rottschaefer

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Minnesota's First State Supreme Court (1858-1865), and the Introduction of the Code of Civil Procedure, Nahman Schochet

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Judicial Review of the Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission, A.M. Tollefson

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Judicial Review of the Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission, A.M. Tollefson

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Specific Performance of Right of Inspection Incident to Option, M.T. Van Hecke

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The Power of the State to Control the Use of Its Natural Resources, Dwight Williams

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The Power of the State to Control the Use of Its Natural Resources, Dwight Williams

Submissions from 1926

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Recent Developments in the Constitutional and International Status of the British Dominions, C.D. Allin

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The Extraterritorial Powers of Cities, William Anderson

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The Extraterritorial Powers of Cities, William Anderson

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Zoning Board of Appeals, Newman F. Baker

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Laws of Aerial Warfare, Elbridge Colby

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Laws of Aerial Warfare, Elbridge Colby

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Laws of Aerial Warfare, Eldridge Colby

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Does the Death of an Offeror Nullify His Offer, Merton L. Ferson

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The Doctrine of Bailey v. Austrian, Thomas Claffey Lavery

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American Extraterritoriality in China, Charles Loring

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Conflict of Laws as to Contracts: Minnesota Decisions, Henry L. McClintock

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Amendment of the Federal Constitution: Should It Be Made More Difficult, Justin Miller

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The Growth of the Judicial Council Movement, Charles H. Paul

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Criminal Law in Canada, William Renwick Riddell

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Legal Theory and the Practice of Law, H. Rottschaefer

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Indeterminate Sentence and Parole in Minnesota, Henry Chapman Swearingen

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Presumptions as to Foreign Law, Robert von Moschzisker

Submissions from 1925

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Indemnity Contracts and the Statute of Frauds, Earl C. Arnold

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New Appellate Jurisdiction in Federal Courts, Charles W. Bunn

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Permanent Court of International Justice, Antonio S. de Bustamante y Sirven

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Permanent Court of International Justice, Antonio S. de Bustamente y Sirven

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May the Payee of a Negotiable Instrument Be a Holder in Due Course, Lester W. Feezer

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Tort Liability of Manufacturers and Vendors, Lester W. Feezer

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Constitutional Privileges of Legislators, Oliver P. Field

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Rules against Restraints on Alienation and against Suspension of the Absolute Power of Alienation in Minnesota, Everett Fraser

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Property Rights of Persons Who Have Disappeared, Edward Lees

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Administration Determination of Public Land Controversies, Henry L. McClintock

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Administrative Determination of Public Land Controversies, Henry L. McClintock

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Administrative Determination of Public Land Controversies, Henry L. McClintock

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Jury Triers, R.Justin Miller

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Valuation in Rate Cases, Henry Rottschaefer

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Annulment of Marriage for Fraud, Harry W. Vanneman

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Child Labor Amendment, Edward F. Waite

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The Tacna-Arica Arbitration, Quincy Wright

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City Planning and Restrictions on the Use of Property, J.S. Young

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City Planning and Restrictions on the Use of Property, J.S. Young

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Reorganization of the Administrative Branch of the Minnesota Government, J.S. Young

Submissions from 1924

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Commercial Instruments the Law Merchant and Negotiability, Ralph W. Aigler

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Problem of Tax Exempt Securites, William Anderson

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Co-operative Marketing Associations, Henry W. Ballantine

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Are the Members of a Defectively Organized Corporation Liable as Partners, Charles E. Carpenter

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Obsolete Law of War, Elbridge Colby

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War Crimes and Their Punishment, Elbridge Colby

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Business Trusts and Blue Sky Laws, Leland S. Duxbury

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Doctrine of Political Questions in the Federal Courts, Oliver P. Field

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Evolution in Paper Money in United States, William Watts Folwell

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Rules against Restraints on Alienation and against Suspension of the Absolute Power of Alienation in Minnesota, Everett Fraser

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Rules against Restraints on Alienation and against Suspension of the Absolute Power of Alienation in Minnesota, Everett Fraser

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New problem of Administration, John M. Gaus

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Equality of Property Interests between Husband and Wife, M.R. Kirkwood

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Mandamus to the Governor in Minnesota, Harold F. Kumm

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Powers of Congressional Investigation Committees, Charles Loring

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Information or Indictments in Felony Cases, R.Justin Miller

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Domicil of a Married Woman, James Lewis Parks

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Presumptions upon Sales of Land in Probate Court, Oscar C. Ronken

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Conclusiveness of a Torrens Certificate of Title, Loring M. Staples

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Recognition of de Facto Governments and the Responsibility of States, J.Whitla Stinson

Submissions from 1923

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Municipal Home Rule in Minnesota the Problem of Home Rule, William Anderson

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Stockholders' Liability in Minnesota, Henry W. Ballantine

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Federal Intervention in Labor Disputes, Marjorie Jean Bonney

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Federal Intervention in Labor Disputes, Marjorie Jean Bonney

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Uniform Fraudulant Coveyance Act in Minnesota, Donald E. Bridgman

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Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act in Minnesota, Donald E. Bridgman

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Review of the Cases on the Blue Sky Legislation, Montreville J. Brown

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History of the Supreme Court in Resume, Robert Eugene Cushman

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American Bar Association Meeting, John W. Davis

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Illinois Rejects a New Constitution, Walter F. Dodd

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America and the Permanent Court of International Justice, Charles Burke Elliott

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American Bar Association Its Organization History and Achievements, W.Thomas Kemp

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What Bar Organization Means to Minnesota, Morris B. Mitchell

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Arising out of Business Done in the State, George E. Osborne

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Effect of Alteration or Abolition of a Municipal Corporation upon Its Debts, John Donald Robb

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Federal Taxation of Exempt Income, Henry Rottschaefer

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State Taxation of National Bank Shares, Henry Rottschaefer

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Treaties Made or Which Shall Be Made under the Authority of the United States, Joseph Whitla Stinson

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Risk of Loss in Equity Between the Date of Contract to Sell Real Estate and Transfer of Title, Harry W. Vanneman

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Improving Bar Admission Requirements in the Northwest, Lauriz Vold

Submissions from 1922

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Rights of Parties and Duties of Carriers under Order Notify Bills of Lading, Mac Asbill

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Purchase for Value and Estoppel, Henry W. Ballantine