Perspective
Apr. 15, 2014
Literature's first jury trial
In a recent list, the ABA overlooked the play that theatrically created the court and jury system, and explained its fundamental necessity - to replace endless blood vengeance with a system of legal justice. By Abraham Meltzer
What is the greatest legal play? In 2012 the ABA Journal compiled "The Theater's 12 Greatest Courtroom Dramas." With due respect to "The Merchant of Venice," "Twelve Angry Men," and the other winners, the ABA Journal made a glaring omission. It overlooked the play that theatrically created the court and jury system, and explained its fundamental necessity - to replace endless blood vengeance with a system of le...
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