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The Developing Role Of The Magistrate In The Federal Courts, Jack B. Streepy
The Developing Role Of The Magistrate In The Federal Courts, Jack B. Streepy
Cleveland State Law Review
Many practicing attorneys are unfamiliar with the role of the United States Magistrate in the federal judicial system. This article is intended to offer some insight into that role, both nationally and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
The Developing Role Of The Magistrate In The Federal Courts, Jack B. Streepy
The Developing Role Of The Magistrate In The Federal Courts, Jack B. Streepy
Cleveland State Law Review
Many practicing attorneys are unfamiliar with the role of the United States Magistrate in the federal judicial system. This article is intended to offer some insight into that role, both nationally and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
The Summary Jury Trial, Thomas D. Lambros, Thomas H. Shunk
The Summary Jury Trial, Thomas D. Lambros, Thomas H. Shunk
Cleveland State Law Review
The American judicial system must necessarily rely on a steady flow of dispositions of cases by settlement lest it collapse because of a demand for trials beyond the ability of the courts to try cases. Settlements are achieved through a variety of procedures and techniques, yet many cases result in trials because of the uncertainty about prospective juror perceptions that pervades settlement discussions. Summary trial helps to eliminate this element of uncertainty and, at the same time, provides an additional basis for settlement of cases otherwise committed to trial. This is not to suggest that trial is to be avoided …
The Summary Jury Trial, Thomas D. Lambros, Thomas H. Shunk
The Summary Jury Trial, Thomas D. Lambros, Thomas H. Shunk
Cleveland State Law Review
The American judicial system must necessarily rely on a steady flow of dispositions of cases by settlement lest it collapse because of a demand for trials beyond the ability of the courts to try cases. Settlements are achieved through a variety of procedures and techniques, yet many cases result in trials because of the uncertainty about prospective juror perceptions that pervades settlement discussions. Summary trial helps to eliminate this element of uncertainty and, at the same time, provides an additional basis for settlement of cases otherwise committed to trial. This is not to suggest that trial is to be avoided …