While Wiggins was the key vote in swinging the the 9th Circuit panel’s decision to Gordon’s side, the opinion was authored by Judge Harry Pregerson of Los Angeles. It becomes immediate law in federal court and administrative proceedings, such as the swearing-in of federal officials, in Cali...
The study examines the practice of using the Bible to swear in the law court. It exposes biblical texts that speak about swearing of oath and taking vows. Since this is an ongoing debate, the paper raises scholarly opinions that support and speak against the practices...
it is an offense for a lawfully sworn witness or interpreter in judicial proceedings willfully to make a statement, material in those proceedings, which they knew to be false or did not believe to be true
Photos by Tom Rivers: Susan Howard, the new Orleans County district attorney, signs the oath of office next to County Clerk Nadine Hanlon after a brief swearing-in ceremony this morning in the Orleans County Courthouse. ALBION – Susan Howard was sworn in as district attorney this morning in ...
Said Vos further avers that at the time of swearing to said answers and cross-petitions and filing them, said Robb and Strong, trustees, had full knowledge of all things and acts done on their behalf by said Kebler and Kebler & Roelker and Kebler, Roelker & Jelke, and they deliberately...
swearingWITNESSESCinematruthTellWork measurementCommitmentLaw courtsIt doesn't happen often, but it usually involves work measurement We have all seen TV shows or movies in which a witness is testifying in a court of law. The first step of a sworn testimony is a commitment to be truthful. The...