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Lon Fuller

The Art of Legal Fiction: When Law Pretends to Be True

Meta Description: Explore the fascinating world of legal fictions—concepts the law treats as fact, even when untrue, to achieve equity, efficiency, or social justice. From corporate personhood to the ‘reasonable person’ standard, understand why these intentional falsehoods are essential scaffolding for the evolution of our legal system, and examine the sharp criticisms from legal philosophers […]

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The Law’s Imaginary Playbook: Decoding Legal Fictions

Meta Description for SEO: Explore the crucial and often controversial role of legal fictions, such as corporate personhood and the reasonable person standard, in maintaining legal stability and enabling change. Learn how courts and statutes use these artificial assumptions to achieve justice, flexibility, and procedural efficiency. The Enduring Power of Pretence: A Deep Dive into

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