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The Surprising Views Of Montesquieu And Tocqueville About Juries: Juries Empower Judges, Renée Lettow Lerner
The Surprising Views Of Montesquieu And Tocqueville About Juries: Juries Empower Judges, Renée Lettow Lerner
Louisiana Law Review
Both Montesquieu and Tocqueville thought that an independent judiciary was key to maintaining a moderate government of ordered liberty. But judicial power should not be exercised too openly, or the people would view judges as tyrannical. In Montesquieu's and Tocqueville's view, the jury was an excellent mask for the power of judges. Both Montesquieu and Tocqueville thought that popular juries had many weaknesses in deciding cases. But, as Tocqueville made clear, the firm guidance of the judge in instructions on law and comments on evidence could prevent juries from going astray and make the institution a "free school" for democracy. …
"Father Chief Justice": E. D. White And The Constitution, A Play, Paul R. Baier
"Father Chief Justice": E. D. White And The Constitution, A Play, Paul R. Baier
Louisiana Law Review
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Judge And Jurist In The Civil Law: A Historical Interpretation, Peter G. Stein
Judge And Jurist In The Civil Law: A Historical Interpretation, Peter G. Stein
Louisiana Law Review
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Judicial Discretion In The Civil Law, Roberto G. Maclean
Judicial Discretion In The Civil Law, Roberto G. Maclean
Louisiana Law Review
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The Judiciary Article Of The Louisiana Constitution Of 1974, Lee Hargrave
The Judiciary Article Of The Louisiana Constitution Of 1974, Lee Hargrave
Louisiana Law Review
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Some Observations On The Role Of The Judge Under The Swiss Civil Code, Alfred E. Von Overbeck
Some Observations On The Role Of The Judge Under The Swiss Civil Code, Alfred E. Von Overbeck
Louisiana Law Review
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The Law-Making Function Of The Judge, Albert Tate Jr.
The Law-Making Function Of The Judge, Albert Tate Jr.
Louisiana Law Review
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Forum Juridicum: Miscellaneous Observations In Re The Law And The Judge Function, Robert C. Finley
Forum Juridicum: Miscellaneous Observations In Re The Law And The Judge Function, Robert C. Finley
Louisiana Law Review
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"Je Recuse!": The Disqualification Of A Judge, Ralph Slovenko
"Je Recuse!": The Disqualification Of A Judge, Ralph Slovenko
Louisiana Law Review
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Forum Juridicum: The Judge As A Person, Albert Tate Jr.
Forum Juridicum: The Judge As A Person, Albert Tate Jr.
Louisiana Law Review
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Prejudical Remarks Of The Trial Judge As Grounds For Reversal In Louisiana Criminal Cases, Robert J. Jones
Prejudical Remarks Of The Trial Judge As Grounds For Reversal In Louisiana Criminal Cases, Robert J. Jones
Louisiana Law Review
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Forum Juridicum: The Role Of The Judge In The American Republic, Albert Tate Jr.
Forum Juridicum: The Role Of The Judge In The American Republic, Albert Tate Jr.
Louisiana Law Review
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Forum Juridicum: The Louisiana Judiciary, Hon. John T. Hood Jr.
Forum Juridicum: The Louisiana Judiciary, Hon. John T. Hood Jr.
Louisiana Law Review
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Forum Juridicum: Juridical Legislation, George W. Hardy Jr.
Forum Juridicum: Juridical Legislation, George W. Hardy Jr.
Louisiana Law Review
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Impeachment - Judges - Misconduct In Personal Capacity - Misconduct During Prior Term, G. R. J.
Impeachment - Judges - Misconduct In Personal Capacity - Misconduct During Prior Term, G. R. J.
Louisiana Law Review
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