Federal judges consider return to mandatory 12-member juries.: An article from: Trial

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From the supplier: The US Judicial Conference will vote in 1996 on requiring all federal courts to impanel a 12-member jury in civil trials and requiring unanimous verdicts. Advocates cite evidence that 12-member juries are less likely to be influenced by individual jury members, are likely to be more diverse and can better recall evidence. Those opposed to returning to 12-member juries noted additional costs and the cumbersome nature of larger juries. This revision to Rule 48 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is not expected to be adopted.

Citation Details
Title: Federal judges consider return to mandatory 12-member juries.
Author: Donald C. Dilworth
Publication:Trial (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1996
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 32 Issue: n9 Page: 16(3)

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