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Are Senior Judges Unconstitutional?, Ryan W. Scott, David R. Stras Jan 2007

Are Senior Judges Unconstitutional?, Ryan W. Scott, David R. Stras

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With burgeoning caseloads and persistent vacancies in many federal courts, senior judges play a vital role in the continued well-being of our federal judiciary. Despite the importance of their participation in the judicial process, however, senior judges raise a host of constitutional concerns that have escaped the notice of scholars and courts. Many of the problems originate with recent changes to the statute authorizing federal judges to elect senior status, including a 1989 law that permits senior judges to fulfill their statutory responsibilities by performing entirely nonjudicial work. Others arise from the ambiguity of the statutory scheme itself, which seems …


Advisory Opinions In The Federal Judiciary -- A Comparative Study, Wencelas J. Wagner Jan 1958

Advisory Opinions In The Federal Judiciary -- A Comparative Study, Wencelas J. Wagner

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Jury -- Determination Of Damages By Appellate Court As Denial Of Right To Trial By Jury Given By Federal Law, William Burnett Harvey Jan 1947

Jury -- Determination Of Damages By Appellate Court As Denial Of Right To Trial By Jury Given By Federal Law, William Burnett Harvey

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