Tag: Jury System
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Grand Jury
Grand Jury in the United States An investigative body that makes accusations rather than determines guilt. The grand jury evaluates information generated on its own or brought to it by a prosecutor. If the grand jury determines that probable cause exists, it returns an indictment against an […]
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Grand Jury
Grand Jury in the United States An investigative body that makes accusations rather than determines guilt. The grand jury evaluates information generated on its own or brought to it by a prosecutor. If the grand jury determines that probable cause exists, it returns an indictment against an […]
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Judges
Judges in the United States The methods used for judicial selection vary more widely. Executive appointment is used for all federal judges with the advice and consent of the Senate. The federal judicial selection process involves more participants than the constitutional provisions might […]
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Judges
Judges in the United States The methods used for judicial selection vary more widely. Executive appointment is used for all federal judges with the advice and consent of the Senate. The federal judicial selection process involves more participants than the constitutional provisions might […]
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Punitive Damages
Punitive Damages in the United States Punitive Damages Definition Punitive damages are those damages awarded in case of willful, wanton, or malicious conduct. They may even be available in cases of reckless negligence if the damages are particularly severe or in cases of fraudulent acts. […]
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Jury Instructions
Jury Instructions in the United States Legal Materials State Jury Instructions: Almost every state has a set of official jury instructions covering common situations. These are called "model," "pattern" or "approved" jury instructions. Many states post […]
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Jury Instructions
Jury Instructions in the United States Legal Materials State Jury Instructions: Almost every state has a set of official jury instructions covering common situations. These are called "model," "pattern" or "approved" jury instructions. Many states post […]
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Evidence
Evidence in the United States Material presented as proof at a trial. Evidence provides the basis upon which a fact dispute is resolved. Evidence generally takes the form of witness testimony or physical objects such as documents and records. Parties to a dispute are entitled to submit […]
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Right to Trial by Jury
Right to Trial by Jury in the United States Right to Trial by Jury: Main Elements The coverage of Right to Trial by Jury includes the following main elements: Civil Cases Find out an overview of this topic, in relation to Right to Trial by Jury, in the legal Ecyclopedia. Criminal Cases There […]
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Jury Nullification
Jury Nullification in United States Plain-English Law Jury Nullification as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455):A decision made by a jury to acquit a defendant who has violated a law that the jury believes is unjust or wrong. United States Constitution According to the […]
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Outside Influence on Juries
Outside Influence on Juries in the United States Outside Influence on Juries Explained References See Also Jury System Jury Verdict
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Outside Influence on Juries
Outside Influence on Juries in the United States Outside Influence on Juries Explained References See Also Jury System Jury Verdict
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Trial
Trial in United States Trial Definition The examination before a competent tribunal, according to the law of the land, of the facte put in issue in a cause for the purpose of determining such issue. 4 Masdn (U. S.) 282. Thts methods of Mai at ennmon law were: (1) By certificate, where the […]
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Award System
Award System in the United States The Controversial Damage Award System Explained References See Also Jury System Damage Awards
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Award System
Award System in the United States The Controversial Damage Award System Explained References See Also Jury System Damage Awards