why is there 9 judges in canada? why such an odd number?
2007-12-03 15:00:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
no ties with nine
2007-12-03 15:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by richard t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The number of seats on the Canadian Supreme Court began at six. It was increased to seven in 1927 after a number of tie votes, and to the current value of nine in 1949. The value is odd to prevent ties. Why nine? The cited articles don't say.
2007-12-03 15:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by jgoulden 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That way there can be no ties. It is why the US Supreme Court has 9 judges and every US District Court has 3. With a odd number of judges you ensure no ties.
2007-12-03 15:12:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are nine or odd number of judges so that there will be no equal voting during the deliberations and decision making.
2007-12-03 19:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So that it can't end in a tie.
2007-12-03 15:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by Andrew_K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋