Some Thoughts on Juries in Civil Cases

Some Thoughts on Juries in Civil Cases

If there is to be a "great debate" on the abolition of juries in civil cases, Judge Hogan suggests we consider that the jury system gives litigants the collective judgment of twelve persons as against that of one—the judge. This fact may outweigh the advantages of speedier trials and reduc...

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Veröffentlicht in:American Bar Association Journal 1964-08, Vol.50 (8), p.752-753
1. Verfasser: Hogan, Howard T.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Abolition
Attorneys
Civil actions
Juries
Jurors
Jury trials
Plaintiffs
Trials
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Zusammenfassung:If there is to be a "great debate" on the abolition of juries in civil cases, Judge Hogan suggests we consider that the jury system gives litigants the collective judgment of twelve persons as against that of one—the judge. This fact may outweigh the advantages of speedier trials and reduced cost to taxpayers that would result from the elimination of the jury in civil cases.
ISSN:0002-7596
0747-0088
2162-7975
2162-7983