Christopher G. Tiedeman

1857–1903

Nationality: American

Historical Period: The 19th Century

Christopher Tiedeman (1857-1903) was a conservative American legal scholar who was part of the group known as the “laisser-faire constitutionalists” who defended a natural rights “hands off” approach to interpreting the American constitution. He was Dean of the University of Buffalo Law School 1902-03.

Quotes from Christopher G. Tiedeman:

• Christopher G. Tiedeman on the victimless crime of vagrancy
• Christopher G. Tiedeman on police powers under the constitution

Titles from Christopher G. Tiedeman:

• Author: A Treatise on State and Federal Control of Persons and Property in the United States 2 vols.