First of all, our court is unanimous in 70% of its cases. That's a fact that's not often known, whereas the United States Supreme Court is unanimous only in about 40% to 45% of cases. So our court is a much more collegial court. You don't have these 5 to 4 splits that often. |
First of all, our court is unanimous in 70% of its cases. That's a fact that's not often known, whereas the United States Supreme Court is unanimous only in about 40% to 45% of cases. So our court is a much more collegial court. You don't have these five-to-four splits that often. |
I think this (choice) will be universally applauded, certainly by the legal community, and I think it's a very strong appointment. |