The State as a Party Litigant

"The State as a Party Litigant" explores the complex legal relationship between the sovereign state and the judicial system. Written by Robert Dorsey Watkins, this scholarly work delves into the historical and theoretical foundations of how governments function as parties in legal disputes, both as plaintiffs and defendants. The text examines the evolution of sovereign immunity, the limitations placed upon the state's power in a courtroom setting, and the procedural nuances involved when a ...