American legal realists distinguish between the "law-in-the-books" and the "law in action" and they recognize law as the behavior of public officials (mainly judges)as they deal with matters before the legal system.

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American legal realism defines law as the behavior of public officials (mainly judges)as they deal with matters before the legal system;and it is the actions of such decision makers that really affect people's lives.

American Legal Realists Distinguish Between the "Law-In-The-Books" and the "Law