Silas Flint

Biography

Silas Flint is an attorney in Utah. He has never met Santa Claus or run for governor.

Smashwords Interview

What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Creating something new that was never there before, which can now (hopefully) be enjoyed forever.
What do your fans mean to you?
Everything and nothing. I always hope others will read and enjoy what I write, since without an audience my writing would have little impact. But ultimately, I write for me and will continue to do so even if I have no fans.
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Books

The Government Took My Property! A Comparison of Acquisition Law in Australia and the United States
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 65,770. Language: Australian English. Published: November 14, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » City planning, Nonfiction » Law » Land Use
Most people don't think much about acquisitions or "takings" of private property by the government--until they receive a letter that their land is about to be taken! This complex subject is made easy to understand in this volume. The author uses zany humor and bizarre examples to describe the history of acquisitions in Australia and the USA, and how they have come to be what they are today.
The First Auto Laws in the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,550. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » American, Nonfiction » Transportation » Automotive / History
Stopping speeders by throwing logs in front of their car? Having a man walk in front of the car waving a red flag, to warn it is coming? Putting the initials of the driver on a piece of metal to act as his license plate? Giving a driver's license to anyone who has the use of both arms? These are but a few examples from this book of the first laws dealing with new-fangled automobiles.
Bizarre Takings Cases in the United States and Australia
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 3,380. Language: English. Published: August 28, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Law » Real estate & property law, Nonfiction » History » Australia & New Zealand
A dispute about who owns garbage? A court case over who gets to operate San Quentin Prison? A fight regarding use of a church pew? Bizarre as these examples sound, each was a real court case in either the United States or Australia, in which the government took private property. In clear, simple language this volume presents some of the quirkier "takings" cases in legal history.
How to be Your Own Lawyer in a Non-Criminal Case in the United States of America
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 38,880. Language: English. Published: November 16, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » Law » Practical Guides, Nonfiction » Law » General Practice
This handy guide is written by a lawyer, and tells how to handle legal claims on your own. Topics include how to think like a lawyer, how to identify legal claims, how to conduct legal research, how to file documents at court and how to handle court appearances. The book also contains helpful information on specific legal matters such as divorce, bankruptcy, foreclosures, contract disputes, etc