Teach your daughters, teach your granddaughters, everybody has to have something that they're good at where they can earn a living.
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When I was a practising lawyer in the family court, there were too many judges who, when you left their courtroom, you didn't know whether you'd won or whether you'd lost.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Judges should provide clarity in their rulings, so lawyers know the outcomes of their cases.
In the quote, Judy Sheindlin emphasizes the importance of clarity in judicial rulings. As a practising lawyer, she observed that many judges left the outcomes of cases ambiguous, which created confusion for the lawyers and their clients about whether they had achieved a favorable decision or not. This highlights a critical aspect of justice—having a clear understanding of legal results is essential for all parties involved.
Themes
Judicial ClarityCourtroomLawJusticeDecision Making
In practice
Example use cases
During a legal seminar discussing judicial effectiveness, this quote can illustrate the need for clarity in court rulings.
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