> Yes, that check is usually an empowered judiciary. Unfortunately, the > state of the legal system in this country ensures that the threat of legal > action is hollow and laughable most of the time. You don't expect the > average cop to be worried about someone filing a lawsuit against him for
Yes, for various reasons, although it is heartening to note that the issue is mostly one of speed - although that's a big issue. Despite various problems (corruption, lack of training, incompetence) associated with the court system, the main one is speed - in other aspects the courts do a fairly decent job.. Of course, you have to question how poor people will pay for legal services even in an efficient legal system.. > > And that's what worries me in economic matters too. A "booming" economy > must also have a capable legal system to settle disputes and act as a > deterrent to fraud and product/service deficiencies. When cases take more The Consumer courts aren't that bad as far as I know. And this is exactly the reason why more and more business disputes now go to arbitration instead of the courts.. Badri
