‘Blindfold’ Rule for Jurors Questioned

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Justice is supposed to be blind, but some think the civil court system needs to open its eyes and change the so-called blindfold rule. Keeping jurors “in the dark” about certain court rules often prevents them from knowing the outcome of a case they’re deciding.Some think this is the way it should be; others say a change is long overdue. Shamane Mills reports.

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