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by throwaway_law 2424 days ago
Typically jury of your peers, they are after all called the finders of fact.
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What rate of misjudgment would you be ok with?

I think cases like George J. Stinney's prove that it is not a reliable process. Best is to avoid any judgment when it is not necessary, like limiting freedom of expression.

>Best is to avoid any judgment when it is not necessary

That is generally why >90% of all lawsuits in negotiated settlements without going to trial/verdict.