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2000

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

Jurisprudence

Conscientious judging

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Conscience, Judging, And Conscientious Judging, Gene E. Franchini Jan 2000

Conscience, Judging, And Conscientious Judging, Gene E. Franchini

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

Judging requires applying the law instead of personal morals, philosophy, or policy of the community. Doing so requires a respect for the separation of powers between branches of government. Justice Franchini of the New Mexico Supreme Court reflects on this challenge for judges through a personal anecdote.