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Court Trial Empirical Survey: Interview Responses From Trial Judges Explaining Their Experiences And Views Regarding The Trial Of Non-Jury Cases, John O. Sonsteng, Roger S. Haydock Jan 1985

Court Trial Empirical Survey: Interview Responses From Trial Judges Explaining Their Experiences And Views Regarding The Trial Of Non-Jury Cases, John O. Sonsteng, Roger S. Haydock

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Knowing how a judge will react to certain trial techniques in a trial can greatly enhance an attorney's effectiveness in the courtroom. This article contains and explains the results of the authors' empirical survey. Fifty-nine judges serving in both criminal and civil court in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area were surveyed, with each judge responding to thirty-eight questions designed to obtain objective information concerning their experiences and views on effective trial advocacy. The survey covered eight topics: (1) trial briefs; (2) pretrial chambers discussions; (3) opening statements; (4) direct and cross-examinations; (5) evidentiary matters; (6) closing arguments; (7) findings of fact …


The Supreme Court Rules For The Reporting Of Opinions: A Critique, William M. Richman, William L. Reynolds Jan 1985

The Supreme Court Rules For The Reporting Of Opinions: A Critique, William M. Richman, William L. Reynolds

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Judicial Rule-Making Absent Legislative Review: The Limits Of Separation Of Powers, Kenneth S. Gallant Jan 1985

Judicial Rule-Making Absent Legislative Review: The Limits Of Separation Of Powers, Kenneth S. Gallant

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