> Evidence of its malfunction is that the outcome of a trial is often unpredictable
No, that's not evidence of malfunction. If the outcome is predictable, there is no reason to have a trial, and you'd expect a settlement without trial, which is exactly what happens in most cases, civil or criminal.
The only reason for the cost and expense of a trial is an unpredictable outcome.
No, that's not evidence of malfunction. If the outcome is predictable, there is no reason to have a trial, and you'd expect a settlement without trial, which is exactly what happens in most cases, civil or criminal.
The only reason for the cost and expense of a trial is an unpredictable outcome.