Tag: Jury
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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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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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Trial by Jury
Trial by Jury in the United States Introduction to Trial by Jury In civil cases the right to a trial by jury may, in most jurisdictions, be waived. In some states the defendant may waive the right to be tried by a jury even in criminal cases, although in many jurisdictions the rule obtains […]
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Trial by Jury
Trial by Jury in the United States Introduction to Trial by Jury In civil cases the right to a trial by jury may, in most jurisdictions, be waived. In some states the defendant may waive the right to be tried by a jury even in criminal cases, although in many jurisdictions the rule obtains […]
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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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Jury Selection
Jury Selection in the United States Jury Selection of a Jury Introduction to Jury Selection In the U.S. the selection of a jury commences when a large group of citizens is called to appear for jury duty at each term of court. They are selected according to statutory and constitutional […]
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Jury Selection
Jury Selection in the United States Jury Selection of a Jury Introduction to Jury Selection In the U.S. the selection of a jury commences when a large group of citizens is called to appear for jury duty at each term of court. They are selected according to statutory and constitutional […]
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Judge
Judge in the United States An officer who presides over a court. A judge is the principal member of a court and is responsible for controlling the proceedings that take place there. The functions of judges vary by the kinds of courts on which they sit. Appellate judges, for example, review […]
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Judge
Judge in the United States An officer who presides over a court. A judge is the principal member of a court and is responsible for controlling the proceedings that take place there. The functions of judges vary by the kinds of courts on which they sit. Appellate judges, for example, review […]
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Law
Law in the United States A rule of conduct issued or embraced by the authority of government. Law is a manifestation of sovereign power and must be obeyed by all who are subject to it. Laws are enforced in the courts, and sanctions may be imposed for violations of the law. Law has several […]
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Law
Law in the United States A rule of conduct issued or embraced by the authority of government. Law is a manifestation of sovereign power and must be obeyed by all who are subject to it. Laws are enforced in the courts, and sanctions may be imposed for violations of the law. Law has several […]
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Facts
Facts in the United States Professional Judges Should Decide the Facts Leading Case Law Among the main judicial decisions on this topic: SRI Int’l v. Matsushita Electric Corp. of America Information about this important court opinion is available in this American legal Encyclopedia. References […]
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Facts
Facts in the United States Professional Judges Should Decide the Facts Leading Case Law Among the main judicial decisions on this topic: SRI Int’l v. Matsushita Electric Corp. of America Information about this important court opinion is available in this American legal Encyclopedia. References […]