Weaknesses Of Adversary System Flashcards
1
Q
Role of parties ( party control )(3)
A
- further animosity
- high cost legal representation
- delays
2
Q
Role of judge
A
Cannot offer assistance thus a waste of judges experiences
3
Q
Burden and standard of proof
A
Adversary System is more concerned with winning rather than finding the truth
4
Q
Rules of evidence and procedure (3)
A
- not all evidence may be brought out
- witnesses can only respond to questions
- truth may not be reached
5
Q
Legal representation
A
One party may have inferior representation due to costs
