Legal Opinion
Simpson v. University of Colorado
District Court, D. Colorado
Decided February 10, 2004No. Nos. CIV.A. 02-RB-2390(CBS), 03-RB-2495(CBS)PublishedCited by 51 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS
SHAFFER, United States Magistrate Judge.
Our legal system, while not perfect, is effective because it fundamentally relies upon the interplay of zealous advocates, neutral judicial officers, and impartial finders of fact. Cf. United States v. Reid, 214 F.Supp.2d 84, 92 (D.Mass.2002). A jury trial, unlike dueling press releases, involves a search for the truth. Bova v. Wainwright, 674 F.Supp. 834, 835 (S.D.Fla.1987). “The need to develop all relevant facts in the adversary system is both fundamental and comprehensive.... The very integrity of the judicial system and…
2Cases cited39 opinions
- Polk County v. DodsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1981
- Davis Ex Rel. LaShonda D. v. Monroe County Board of EducationSupreme Court of the United States · 1999
- Taylor v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1988
- Trammel v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1980
- Jaffee v. RedmondSupreme Court of the United States · 1996
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3Cited by51 opinions
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