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“Had the jury convicted on proper instructions it would be the end of the matter. But juries are not bound by what seems inescapable logic to judges.” quote by Robert H. Jackson
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“Had the jury convicted on proper instructions it would be the end of the matter. But juries are not bound by what seems inescapable logic to judges.”

Robert H. Jackson

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Source Court Opinion: United States v. ... (1935)

The statement notes that juries often disregard logical instructions, leading to outcomes that may conflict with legal logic.

In simple terms: Juries can ignore logical legal instructions.

Key Takeaway

Understand jury dynamics in legal strategy.

Themes

law justice jurisprudence logic

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

explanatory advisory

When to use this quote

  • courtroom strategy
  • legal education
  • law reform
  • jury selection

Key Concepts

legal theory juror psychology procedural law

Questions to Reflect On

  • What methods can improve juror comprehension of legal logic?
  • How does juror bias impact verdicts?
A Different Perspective

Jury decisions can be unpredictable despite clear instructions.

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