It has been found that court or jury are more likely to get at truth if they have the aid of trained officers whose duty it shall be to collect and present all the arguments on each side which ought to be considered before the court or jury reach the decision.
Hoar emphasizes the importance of trained officers in the legal system to ensure a fair presentation of arguments.
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