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PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON JURIES

September 17, 2008 By: admin Category: Social Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities

For the last two decades, juries have been losing their power-and respect. Arbitrators decide cases once heard by juries; legislators cap awards and limit the kinds of cases that can get to court; and judges are more likely to decide the merits of cases and evidence. Now the Supreme Court is showing signs it dislikes the trend.

Mark Curriden

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