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George F. Hoar: “The Judge himself must state the reasons for his opinions, which are to be read by a learned and critical profession and…”

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The Judge himself must state the reasons for his opinions, which are to be read by a learned and critical profession and by posterity.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar highlights the necessity for judges to articulate the reasons behind their opinions for scrutiny.

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