Purpose and features of the adversary system

What this note covers

1. What the adversary system is for
2. Criminal and civil actions are not the same contest
3. Contest and party control
4. Impartial adjudicator and strict rules of evidence and procedure
5. A single event and the role of the jury
6. Worked example: applying the features
7. How this is examined and what separates a top response

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes