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California Supreme Court

Aug. 23, 2012

Justice Liu's opinions may target audience of the future

Since joining the state Supreme Court last year, Justice Goodwin Liu has authored more concurring and dissenting opinions than any of his colleagues.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


When Gov. Jerry Brown named Justice Goodwin Liu to the state Supreme Court, he was considered an intellectual force who could bring a new voice to a bench dominated by Republican appointees.


That voice appears to be emerging.


Since joining the court in September, Liu has authored more concurring and dissenting opinions than any of his colleagues.


In addition to 11 concurrences, he h...

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