Juror Gender and Capital Punishment Propensity - A Determinate Proposal
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A 10 page paper that argues the thesis that women jurors are less likely to vote for capital punishment than are male jurors and presents a basic determinate proposal projecting results that will substantiate this claim. Discussed are the maximalist and minimalist approaches that have been taken in the study of gender differences in criminal sentencing, with emphasis being placed on the effectiveness of the minimalist approach. The proposed research involves the study of a sampling of first and second level university students and outlines the steps necessary to carry out this survey. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: LCJuror.doc

Reiman: "The Rich Get Richer"
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This 6 page paper examines Jeffrey Reiman's book, "The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison." Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVReiman.rtf

(The) Abortion Bill
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A 6 page essay detailing the evolution of legislation concerning abortion in the mid 1990's from its initial controversy until its legal passing as a bill. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Aborbill.wps

12 Angry Men
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3 page discussion of the classic 50's film '12 Angry Men'; an examination of the American system of trial by jury and the role that stereotypes and prejudices can ultimately play in the system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 12Angrym.rtf

3 Questions Pertaining To Inquiry, Evidence And Judgments
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the following: How much inquiry is enough; how do you evaluate evidence; and how do you express judgments effectively? Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLC3LawQ.rtf

A Case for Judicial Review; Assessment and Alterantives
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This 20 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student where a dependant wife is entitled to compensation under the Trinidad and Tobago Criminal Injuries Compensation Act No 21 of 1999. The board to which the wife should submit an application has not yet been set up, despite years passing since the Act was passed. The paper considers the chances of bringing an action under the Judicial Review Act 60 of 2000. The paper makes extensive reference to Commonwealth law, specifically the UK and Australia which is influential in the area. The paper also considers a writ of Mandamus as an alterative. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
Filename: TEtrinjudrev.rtf

A Contested Will
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A 3 page essay that argues that a will that is being contested in the State of New York is legal. The writer paraphrases the appropriate statute in order to make this argument. No bibliography is offered.
Filename: khcwill.rtf

A Day in Court
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2 page essay describing two cases heard in a Central New Jersey Court; one criminal (traffic) and the other, civil. No Bibliography.
Filename: Court.wps

A Day in Court # 2
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A thorough 10 page discussion of events transpiring (from beginning to end) during an Edison (NJ) township municipal court session. Excellent for those studying criminal justice, political science, and basic law. No bibliography.
Filename: Court2.wps

A Day in Court # 3
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11 pages in length. Same as Court2.wps- only the described court session takes place in East Windsor Township (NJ) municipal court.
Filename: Court3.wps

A Day in Court # 4
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10 pages in length. Same as Court2.wps- only the described court session takes place in Union Township (NJ) Municipal court.
Filename: Court4.wps

A Day in Court # 5
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12 pages in length. Same as Court2.wps- only the described court session takes place in East Windsor Township (NJ) Municipal court and includes one chart illustrating various sentences and penalties in New Jersey.
Filename: Court5.wps

A DISCUSSION OF INTERNATIONAL ARBIRTATION
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This 20-page paper focuses on two cases of international arbitration: Eco Swiss vs. Benetton and Mitsubishi vs. Soler. The cases point up the importance of arbitrators and their knowledge of competitive law in their rulings. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MTecoben.rtf

A Petition of a Change in the Rules of Evidence
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This 14 page paper is written as a petition to the Scottish Parliament to change the laws of evidence related to oral evidence. The petition argues that written evidence should be acceptable form witnesses and that written statement should be allowed as memory aids, under certain circumstances, to aid accuracy of information given to the court. The bibliography cites 21 sources.
Filename: TElawpet.rtf

A Response to the “Agenda for Civil Justice Reform in America”
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A 6 page overview of the issues surrounding civil litigation. Emphasizes that while it is true that excess litigation can prove a detriment to the country, there are definite needs which are not being addressed by the Civil Justice System. Uses examples from three books: Walter K. Olson’s “The Litigation Explosion”, Jonathan Harr's "A Civil Action", and Peter H. Schuck's "Agent Orange on Trial: Mass Toxic Disasters in the Courts" to illustrate the inadequacies of our civil justice system. Concludes that the civil justice system is more often an opponent of the “little guy” or the “weaker guy” than it is an advocate. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcivJus.wps

A Theory of Negligence
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of the theory of negligence presented in an article by Richard Posner and the importance as it pertains to case law. This paper outlines the fundamental principles and refers to an article on the process. No sources cited.
Filename: MHNeglig.wps

ADA Case
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This 3 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student and discusses the issues. An employee feels they are being discriminated against and has a potentially string case under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, they have signed a statement stating that they agree to use an arbitration system for the resolution of all disputes. It is not clear if this statement is part of the employment contract. The paper discusses whiter or not the employee would be able to take action through the courts.
Filename: TEadacase.rtf