A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A jury often decides who has the better lawyer rather than who is right.
- In plain terms
- Juries judge legal skill more than truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Legal outcomes can hinge on representation quality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much does lawyer skill influence verdicts?
- What safeguards exist to ensure fairness?
Another view
Juries can also be swayed by evidence and morality.
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