Consequence Quote by Patrick Leahy
“Justice Sandra Day O'Connor serves as a model Supreme Court justice, widely recognized as a jurist with practical values, a sense of the consequences of the legal decisions being made by the Supreme Court.”
About This Quote
Source Congressional Record: 2005 Senate Hearing
Justice O'Connor exemplifies a Supreme Court justice grounded in practical values and awareness of legal consequences.
In simple terms: O'Connor valued practicality and impact.
Key Takeaway
Model practical, consequence‑aware jurisprudence.
Themes
law
practicality
consequences
Mood
respectful
analytical
Type
legal
educational
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- policy making
- legal education
Key Concepts
legal theory
judicial philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How should judges balance principle and practicality?
- What are the impacts of consequentialist reasoning?
A Different Perspective
Practicality may clash with abstract legal principles.
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