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1997 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE JUDICIARY SYSTEM IN JAPAN AND IN THE UNIT STATES

Research Project

Project/Area Number 07045007
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for international Scientific Research

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
SectionUniversity-to-University Cooperative Research
Research Field Civil law
Research InstitutionHIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY

Principal Investigator

KONTANI Koji  Hiroshima Univ., Faculty of Law, Professor, 法学部, 教授 (00033738)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) BARKAI John L.  Univ.of Hawaii, Law School, Professor, ロースクール, 教授
EGASHIRA Daizo  Hiroshima Univ., Faculty of Law, Associate Professor, 法学部, 助教授 (90193987)
OKAMOTO Tomoko  Hiroshima Univ., Faculty of Law, Associate Professor, 法学部, 助教授 (90233379)
KATAGI Haruhiko  Hiroshima Univ., Faculty of Law, Professor, 法学部, 教授 (70177393)
KAI Katsunori  Hiroshima Univ., Faculty of Law, Professor, 法学部, 教授 (80233641)
Project Period (FY) 1995 – 1997
KeywordsAmerican Judiciary / Dispute Resolution / Jury Trial / Alternative Dispute Resolution / Legal Profession
Research Abstract

The subject of this research is to analyze the dispute resolution system in the United States from two perspectives ; the judiciary system itself and the professional who sustain the system.
1 About the judiciary ; We observed the process of the jury system, which we believe is integrated deeply not only to the spirit, but also to the real function of the American democracy. Nevertheless, the process is maintained by heavy sacrifice of time and cost of the court, and the citizens who serve as jury. The demand for effective resolution of disputes necessitate the application of several ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) system, including court annexd arbitrage system, small claim courts, and even plea bargaining in the criminal procedures.
2 About the professionals ; The legal professionals in the United States may be characterized by the fierce competition within the professionals and the consequential professionalization of legal business. (1) The fierce competition among the professionals may be one reason of the litigation addicted socienty. But such competition may also mobilize the legal innovation in fields such as sexual or racial discrimination, consumer protection, exploring the way to court and recovery for the otherwise deserted. (2) Professionalization and competition surely strengthen the quality of the legal service provided by the professional not only in the court, but also in many legal service outside of the court, including documentation of contracts, wills, and trusts, and wide fields of consulting. The latter is worthy of notice as the Japanese legal profession is under pressure for self innovation.

  • Research Products

    (16 results)

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All Publications (16 results)

  • [Publications] 紺屋 浩司: "裁判所の将来および将来の裁判所を創案する" 広島法学. 21・3. 235-242 (1998)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] Joho L.Barkai: "Teaching Megotiation and ADR:The SAMURAI Meets The Devil" Nabraska Law Review. 75・4. 704-751 (19997)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] 甲斐 克則: "責任原理の基礎付けと意義" 横山晃一郎先生追悼論文集『市民社会と刑事法の交錯』. 79-100 (1997)

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  • [Publications] 岡本 友子: "男女格差の問題" 不法行為法研究会『交通事故賠償の新たな動向』. 342-360 (1996)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] 紺屋 浩司: "ハワイ州の裁判所付設仲裁計画最終報告" 広島法学. 19・1. 199-212 (1995)

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  • [Publications] 片木 晴彦: "会計事務所の不法行為上の過失責任-Bily v.Arthur Young & Co" アメリカ法. 1995年1号. 167-170 (1995)

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  • [Publications] 甲斐 克則・紺屋 浩司 監修: "国民の司法参加と司法改革" 成文堂, 223 (1996)

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  • [Publications] 畑 博行・紺屋 浩司 監訳: "ハワイ-楽園の代償" 有信堂, 248 (1995)

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  • [Publications] James Dator: "Translated by Koji Kotani Inventing the Future of the Courts and the Courts of the Future : A Futurist's Perspective" HIROSHIMA HOGAKU. VOL.21 NO.2. 257-262 (1997)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Publications] Jhon L.Barkai: "Teaching Negotiation and ADR : The Savvy SAMURAI Meets the Devil" Nebraska Law Review. Vol.75 No.4. 704-751 (1996)

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  • [Publications] Katsunori Kai: "The Basis and Meaning of Liability Principle" THE INTERPLAY 0F CIVIC SOCIETY AND CRIMINAL LAW. 79-100 (1997)

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  • [Publications] Tomoko Okamoto: "Sexual Discrimination in Traffic Accident Damages" Tort Law Research Association ed. RECENT DEVELOPMENT OF TRAFIC ACCIDENT DAMAGES. 342-360 (1995)

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  • [Publications] John Barkai, Gene Kassebaum ; Translated by Koji Kontani Hawaii's Court-Annexd Arbitration Program: "Final Evalution Report" HIROSHIMA HOGAKU. VOL.19 NO.1. 199-212 (1995)

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  • [Publications] Haruhiko Katagi: "The Tort Libility by Negligent Action of the Accounting Firm ; Bily v.Arthur Young & Co." AMERICA-HO 1995. NO.1. 167-171 (1995)

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  • [Publications] Koji Kontani, Katsunori Kai ed.: REFORMING THE JUDICIARY ; PARTICIPATION OF CITIZENS TO THE JUDICIARY. SEIBUNDO, 223 (1996)

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  • [Publications] Hiroyuki Hata, Koji Kontani ed.: HAWAII ; PRICE OF PARADISE. YUSINDO, 248 (1995)

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