2006-10-05 08:03:01 · 3 answers · asked by Sophie S. 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
It codifies the right to a trial by a jury in certain civil trials. There is a historical element to this amendment that might not make too much sense in modern times - remember that this Amendment was written very soon after independence - and perhaps this amendment would make more sense if we went back in time.
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2006-10-05 10:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by captain2man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the english was plain enough,but it sure could have used a little more elaboration. the way i read it is, once the case has ended it cannot be retried. but common law does allow for appeals to higher courts. so really, i have no idea what is meant by that amendment. a very good question you asked. i guess this is really not an answer as much as it is a comment. i will be checking to see your other answers. sorry i couldn't help.
2006-10-05 15:22:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, sir.
2006-10-05 15:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by "I Want to Know Your Answer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋