The attached article explores the ways in which the author, Franz Kafka, has influenced American Jurisprudence. Kafka resided in Prague in the early 20th century and is well known for The Trial and The Metamorphosis. Kafka and his works have been cited in judicial opinions hundreds of times over the past several decades. Interpretations of his work resulted in the adjective: Kafkaesque, meaning: “having a nightmarishly complex, bizarre, or illogical quality.” Judges and lawyers often use Kafka to portray government action as arbitrary or illogical. This article explains the key ways in which Kafka and his works are used by examining parts of judicial opinions. The article also discusses how incorrect reference to Kafka has resulted in dilution of the meaning of his works. The article is 20 pages in length and contains 47 footnotes from 17 sources.