Project Gutenberg 2005-11-10 Public domain in the USA. 238 Wells, Frederic DeWitt 1874 1929 The Man in Court E-text prepared by David Garcia, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/) "The Man in Court" by Frederic DeWitt Wells is a legal commentary written in the early 20th century. This work provides an exploration of the American judicial process from the perspective of an observer within the courtroom, specifically focusing on the experiences and observations of ordinary individuals navigating the complexities of the law. Through various court sessions, the narrative shines a light on the often tragic and absurd realities faced by those brought into the judicial system. The opening of the text immerses readers in the atmosphere of the Night Court—where the author highlights the troubling experiences of women who appear before the magistrate. Wells describes the courtroom's characters, including the judge, police officers, and the accused, creating a vivid tableau that reveals the grim and surreal nature of legal proceedings. A dramatization unfolds as various cases are presented, showcasing the struggles, fears, and societal critiques surrounding justice, particularly as it relates to marginalized individuals. Through his observations, Wells calls into question the efficacy and humanity of the legal system, establishing a narrative that is both reflective and engaging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Courts -- United States Trial practice -- United States KF Text Category: History - American Category: Law & Criminology 287469 2025-10-07T09:43:43.705200 text/html 284285 2020-12-12T20:57:36 text/html 172027 2025-10-07T09:43:49.862232 application/epub+zip 175436 2025-10-07T09:43:45.768297 application/epub+zip 175436 2025-10-07T09:43:44.523245 application/epub+zip 324697 2025-10-07T09:43:52.955163 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304081 2025-10-07T09:43:49.049243 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281757 2022-09-08T08:57:23.081366 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257588 2025-10-07T09:43:43.091199 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 257307 2020-12-12T20:57:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 257316 2020-12-12T20:57:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20054 2025-10-07T09:43:53.090160 application/rdf+xml 12697 2025-10-07T09:43:45.021206 image/jpeg 3375 2025-10-07T09:43:44.770223 image/jpeg 94277 2020-12-12T20:57:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 100812 2020-12-12T20:57:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 94257 2020-12-12T20:57:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 169483 2025-10-07T09:43:43.728204 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog