Equal Quote by Felix Frankfurter
“To some lawyers, all facts are created equal.”
About This Quote
Source Legal opinion: 1932, Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter on evidentiary equality
Some lawyers treat all facts as equally important, ignoring their differing relevance and weight
In simple terms: Not all facts hold the same significance in legal arguments
Assess the relevance of each fact critically
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court cases
- legal research
- argument preparation
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you determine which facts are most persuasive?
- When can treating facts equally be detrimental?
May overlook nuanced evidentiary hierarchies