LAWS 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Physical Attractiveness, Henry Morgentaler, Affidavit
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Institution designed to ensure the accuracy of fact finding in the adjudication of disputes, applying to the facts of the dispute the law as given by the judge. Institution which has the right to construe or ignore a relevant rule of law in a case in which its application would not be in accord with the notions of justice and fairness prevailing in the community. The outcome of adjudication must correspond with shared notions of what is equitable and fair between the parties to the dispute. Rules of law function permit social intercourse by serving as guidelines on the basis of which people may plan their affairs, knowing the consequence of different courses of action. Jury could consider reaching their verdict the peculiar equities in case before them. 1665 it is the conscience of the jury that must pronounce the prisoner guilty or no guilty.
