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The American jury system / Randolph N. Jonakait.

Author/creator Jonakait, Randolph N.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoNew Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, ©2003.
Descriptionxxv, 346 pages ; 25 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Yale contemporary law series
Contemporary law series. ^A302511
Contents Overview -- Checking abuses of power -- Hammering out facts -- Juries and community values -- Abide the issue -- Jury size and jury performance -- Unanimity and hung juries -- The vicinage -- The most diverse of our democratic bodies -- Challenges for cause -- Preemptory challenges -- "Scientific" jury selection -- The adversary system -- Presentation of evidence -- Instructions -- Jury verdicts and the primacy of evidence -- Jury trials of complex cases -- Jury nullification -- The finality of verdicts -- Reform.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 295-330) and index.
LCCN 2002014241
ISBN0300093950 (C : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks KF8972 .J66 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold