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The United States Supreme Court Has Decided a Number of Cases

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The United States Supreme Court has decided a number of cases concerning the actual conduct of criminal trials, establishing the defendant's rights to an impartial jury, to confront witnesses, to compulsory service to obtain witnesses, to a speedy trial, and to a public trial. Explain the importance of each of these rights to a fair trial for a criminal defendant.


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Express Agency

An agency relationship created by an explicit written or oral agreement between the agent and the principal.

Exclusive Agency

A contractual arrangement in which one agent is given the exclusive right to represent a client or a property, typically in the sale of real estate or intellectual property.

Agency Contract

An agreement where one party (the agent) agrees to act on behalf of another (the principal) in business transactions.

Durable Power

A form of power of attorney that remains in effect even if the grantor becomes incapacitated or unable to make decisions.

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