Understanding the 7th Amendment: a Layman’s Guide
Words: 735 1296Most people don't pay much attention to the 7th Amendment of the United States Constitution but it is very important to American law. The right to a jury hearing in civil cases is protected by this amendment. This may seem pretty clear at first. But it's not what it seems. The more we break it down the more we can understand why it's so important. At its core the 7th Amendment says that everyone has the right to a trial […]