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Trial--Polling The Jury--Manner Of Conducting, E. Gaujot Bias
Trial--Polling The Jury--Manner Of Conducting, E. Gaujot Bias
West Virginia Law Review
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The Right To Comment On The Failure Of The Defendant To Testify, Andrew A. Bruce
The Right To Comment On The Failure Of The Defendant To Testify, Andrew A. Bruce
Michigan Law Review
In 1931 the American Law Institute adopted a resolution to the effect that "The judge, the prosecuting attorney and counsel for the defense may comment upon the fact that the defendant did not testify."
In the same year the American Bar Association resolved: "That by law it should be permitted to the prosecution to comment to the jury on the fact that a defendant did not take the stand as a witness; and to the jury to draw the reasonable inferences."
Torts - Negligence - Recent Acquisition Of Driver's License
Torts - Negligence - Recent Acquisition Of Driver's License
Michigan Law Review
In a suit for damages for injuries allegedly negligently inflicted upon the occupant of an automobile, plaintiff testified that defendant was driving at a high rate of speed when his car began to zigzag and finally overturned, injuring plaintiff. Defendant testified that he was driving moderately when, upon their sudden application, the brakes locked, causing the car to zigzag and overturn. There was evidence to the effect that "defendant was an inexperienced driver, having just obtained his driver's license." Defendant's motions for a nonsuit and a directed verdict were refused. Held, that the question of defendant's negligence was for …