Publication Date
2008
Abstract
Judge Niemeyer observes that judicial decisionmaking is a layered mental process in which numerous legitimate factors contribute to an arrangement of priorities. The priority of factors, which is based on the psychical makeup of each judge, determines the popular characterization of judges as liberal, conservative, pragmatic, thoughtful, or balanced. Nonetheless, decision making is not unconstrained,as it is guided by the good faith of each judge to continue the rule of law with well-reasoned and just opinions. If accomplished, legal disputes are accordingly healed, ultimately producing the desired harmony in the community.
Recommended Citation
Niemeyer, Paul V.
(2008)
"Judicial Decisionmaking,"
Georgia Law Review: Vol. 42:
No.
3, Article 4.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.law.uga.edu/glr/vol42/iss3/4
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