Justice is expected to emerge from balanced partisan presentations

Evidence

Obviously, partisan advocacy by attorneys in an adversarial system does not by itself guarantee just outcomes. However, an attorney presenting a client’s case is only one element in the process. Another lawyer will present evidence and arguments for the opposing side in the case, a judge will serve as umpire of the dispute, and a judge or jury will reach a decision by weighing the arguments and evidence presented. The assumption is that a partisan presentation by each side will ensure that all pertinent facts and legal arguments are brought forward and evaluated, thereby promoting a well-informed decision. — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 922

Categorization

• recurring: this claim recurs 2 times within its source
• XREF: connects to: Ethical ideals differ between client-loyalty and justice-serving lawyers — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 933; The adversary system presupposes truth emerges from balanced partisan clash. — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 1308

Broader Connections

• The adversary system presupposes truth emerges from balanced partisan clash. #expands (0.95) — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 1308