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Does all evidence have to be presented before a case?
Not really. Prosecutors can’t disclose all discovery on the eve of trial, but on the other hand, they don’t have to divulge it all way ahead of time.
What must judges do before deciding a case?
Reading cases, analyzing the facts and the law, and assessing how a prior case may help decide the controversy is an integral part of how a judge makes a decision. But sometimes there is no decision on point, or the cases simply do not contemplate the fact situation before the court for resolution.
What does a Rule 32 mean?
Sentencing and Judgment. The court must impose sentence without unnecessary delay. (2) Changing Time Limits. The court may, for good cause, change any time limits prescribed in this rule.
What is the Brady rule?
The Brady Rule, named after Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), requires prosecutors to disclose materially exculpatory evidence in the government’s possession to the defense. The defendant bears the burden to prove that the undisclosed evidence was both material and favorable.
Can new evidence be introduced during trial?
Yes, in your hypothetical case, the plaintiff can introduce new evidence and called undisclosed witnesses at trial in two typical scenarios.
What are legal decisions made by judges in court cases called?
These past decisions are called “case law”, or precedent. Stare decisis—a Latin phrase meaning “let the decision stand”—is the principle by which judges are bound to such past decisions.
What are the core factors that determine how judges decide in court cases?
What are the core factors that determine how judges decide in court cases? Legal, Personal, ideological and political influences. Discuss some of the difficulties involved in the implementation and enforcement of judicial decisions.
What is the rule of 39?
(2) the court, on motion or on its own, finds that on some or all of those issues there is no federal right to a jury trial. (b) When No Demand Is Made. Issues on which a jury trial is not properly demanded are to be tried by the court.
What is the rule of 44?
Rule 44 requires that a party who “questions the constitutionality of an Act of Congress” in a proceeding in which the United States is not a party must provide written notice of that challenge to the clerk.
What is the Rule 24?
Intervention. (a) Intervention of Right. On timely motion, the court must permit anyone to intervene who: (1) is given an unconditional right to intervene by a federal statute; or.
What is a judge made law?
A judge made law, also known as stare decisis or case law, is the legal rule, ideal, or standard that is based on the past decisions of other judges in past cases, instead of laws made by an elected, legislative body.
How did the First Instance judge decide the case?
The first instance judge found against the landlord on both the subjective and the objective elements of intention, and his decision on these points formed two of the three grounds of appeal (along with apparent bias).
Can a First Instance judge reach a conclusion without addressing evidence?
In both cases, the first instance judges reached a conclusion regarding the honesty or believability of the witnesses before them (all of whom were solicitors) without properly addressing the evidence and/or without adhering to requirements to make an express finding and provide clear reasons for doing so in their judgments.
How do I cite a judge made law?
Judge made laws are ideally cited within the venue or district where they were made. For instance, if a case is in the Ninth Federal District, it might not be best to cite a decision in the Fourth Federal District.