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A clear, accessible look at how the jury system evolved from early courts to the modern trial by jury. This edition surveys the history, the changing functions of juries, and the tensions between popular judgment and legal procedure. It presents key examples and milestones that illuminate how a simple verdict evolved into a structured process based on evidence.
The work frames the topic by tracing origins in Saxon and medieval courts, showing how juries moved from wide, unsworn bodies of observers to a formal twelve‑juror system. It explains how early jurors sometimes decided on personal knowledge, how witnesses were incorporated, and how later practice required judging on evidence rather than personal knowledge. You’ll see how the concept of unanimity, attaint, and the role of the vicinage developed over time, and how this transition shaped modern expectations of fair trial.
- How juries began as recognitors and how their function shifted toward judging facts on evidence.
- The gradual introduction of witnesses, mixed functions, and the move away from private knowledge.
- Key legal milestones that clarified jury roles, unanimity, and accountability within the trial process.
- The broader significance of jury history for civil liberties and the administration of justice.
Ideal for readers of law and legal history who want a compact, historical perspective on the trial by jury and its enduring role in evidence and procedure.
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The Trial by Jury, Vol. 2: For Use in Harvard Law School (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a historical examination of trial by jury. This ancient institution has undergone numerous transitions since its inception, from a diverse and unsworn body to the more structured and oath-bound entity we recognise today. The author presents evidence to illustrate these changes, including accounts of notable trials. The book also explores the conceptual evolution of the jury's role, from mere recognition of facts to judges of evidence. It concludes by highlighting the significance of trial by jury, both as an instrument of justice and a bulwark of civil liberty. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331310068_0
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