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The 7th Amendment-Right to Trial by Jury
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DEBATING OUR RIGHTS WITH MEG MOTT: THE SEVENTH AMENDMENTTuesday May 29th at 7PM
The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil suits where the damages exceed $20.00. As a matter of law, juries are central to the American scheme of justice. As a matter of practice, most suits are settled prior to any deliberation by ordinary citizens. What does this say about the health of our democracy?
The Putney Public Library continues its popular series, Debating our Rights, with the 7th Amendment: Right to a Trial by Jury. This summer, the series will cover Amendments 7 through 10. Join Meg Mott, professor of politics at Marlboro College and Putney Town Moderator for this lively presentation and discussion. Note: Video coverage of this series began with Amendment 7.
Recorded by Janis Chaillou and edited by Em Richards.
