Jury trials are an important component of the legal system, but they can also be complicated and contentious. This book provides an overview of some key issues that can arise in jury trials, such as jury selection, the reliability of witness testimony, and the role of judges in guiding jury deliberations. The author, John Black Leslie Birnie, was a prominent attorney with years of experience in the courtroom. His insights into the legal system are valuable for anyone interested in the history or practice of law. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.