Automated Fact-Value Distinction in Court Opinions

Partiality and Disclosure in Supreme Court Opinions

This Essay begins by identiying the various kinds of partiality the Justices of the Supreme Court can have in the cases they decide. Although there is widespread recognition of the influence these biases might have, for the most part the Justices continue to write opinions as if they (and other judges) were entirely disinterested. This practice is often thought to be justified as a source ofjud...

Fact Finding in the English Court of Chancery: A Rebuttal

Historical and Biblical references in physician-assisted suicide court opinions.

Formative Automated Computer Testing (FACT)

This study describes the context for the development of a tool to formatively assess information technology skills of students. The tool provides a reliable and valid assessment of word processing competency, utilizing automation to apply the test instrument via the Microsoft Office package. Tests can be designed directly by tutors, and delivered via a network. Evaluation of the tests suggests ...

Standards of Persuasion and the Distinction between Fact and Law