Care Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“It is the duty of the Judge in criminal trials to take care that the verdict of the jury is not founded upon any evidence except that which the law allows.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Text: Treatise on Jury Trials, 1825
A judge must ensure that a jury's decision is based solely on legally admissible evidence.
In simple terms: Judges guard jury decisions with proper evidence.
Enforce strict evidence standards.
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Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- jury deliberation
- legal education
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect against improper evidence?
- How can judges balance thoroughness and efficiency?
Balancing thoroughness with efficiency can be challenging.