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Papers On Litigation, The Courtroom & The Trial System
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Jeffrey Reiman: "The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison"
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This 6 page paper examines Jeffrey Reiman's book, "The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: Jeffrey Reiman: "The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison"
Judging Judicial Misconduct
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A 10 page paper which examines the alarming precedent of cases involving judges and judicial misconduct, considering two recent cases involving such state judges as Maria I. Lopez in Massachusetts and D. Ronald Hyde of California. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Judging Judicial Misconduct
Judicial Branch
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A 6 page paper which discusses the judicial branch of the government,
presenting how different courts function. Some basic information is provided in
relationship to legal terms, and the power maintained by judges, which further illustrates
the conditions and realities directly linked with the judicial system we know today.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Judicial Branch
Jury Awards are Out of Control
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This 3 page paper focuses on tort reform, the power of the judge to overturn awards and the role of the jury. Examples are provided as a look is taken at excessive jury awards.
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Paper Title: Jury Awards are Out of Control
Jury by Trial Under Threat
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A 5 page paper which discusses jury by trial and the fact
that the current government is threatening this fundamental process. The paper argues that
the country should not embrace the government's proposals and that the legal system is
more effective with the jury system than without it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Jury by Trial Under Threat
Jury Deliberation and Factors Affecting the Deliberation Process
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A 15 page overview of the many factors that can affect the deliberative process and the consequent verdict. A particular emphasis is placed on the importance of "decision rules" that determine whether a unanimous decision is necessary and on the personality of particular jurors and other trial players. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Jury Deliberation and Factors Affecting the Deliberation Process
Jury Duty Aversion
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A 12 page research paper that examines and discusses various aspects of a hypothetical research study proposal to investigate why people wish to avoid jury duty. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: Jury Duty Aversion
Jury Incompetence and Misconduct
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This 5 page paper examines four cases where jury decisions were overturned by the court. The reasons are numerous but involve either misconduct or the incompetence of the jury. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Jury Incompetence and Misconduct
Jury Nullification
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This 10 page paper addresses the problem of jury nullification and focuses on a 1998 article which appeared in the Spectator. The premise that nullification is acceptable is argued with the support of other articles. Examples are provided and the O.J. Simpson case is referenced several times. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Jury Nullification
Justice in the Military Courtroom
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This 8 page paper delves into cases involving minorities in military courts. The idea that racism is prevalent in both military and civilian courts is established. Specific cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Justice in the Military Courtroom
Justice William Brennan, Edwin Meese, and the Constitution in the Case of Nancy Cruzan
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This 5 page report discusses the attitudes and opinions of the late Supreme Court Justice William Brennan and the former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese in regard to the right-to-die question involving Nancy Beth Cruzan in 1990. The Supreme Court affirmed the Missouri Supreme Court's decision that there was no clear and convincing evidence of Nancy Cruzan's desire to have life-sustaining treatment withdrawn under such circumstances, and that her parents lacked the authority to actualize such a request. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: Justice William Brennan, Edwin Meese, and the Constitution in the Case of Nancy Cruzan