Bench Trials (Federal) | Practical Law

Bench Trials (Federal) | Practical Law

A Practice Note addressing the key considerations of a civil bench trial in federal court, including when a bench trial may be available, the potential advantages of a bench trial over a jury trial, and the differences in procedure between a bench trial and a jury trial. This Note also addresses the applicable standards of review when appealing bench trial decisions.

Bench Trials (Federal)

Practical Law Practice Note w-014-8878 (Approx. 14 pages)

Bench Trials (Federal)

by Norman C. Simon, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, and Samantha V. Ettari, Perkins Coie LLP, with Practical Law Litigation
Maintained • USA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note addressing the key considerations of a civil bench trial in federal court, including when a bench trial may be available, the potential advantages of a bench trial over a jury trial, and the differences in procedure between a bench trial and a jury trial. This Note also addresses the applicable standards of review when appealing bench trial decisions.