There can be times to do it, but generally issuing an order and saying an opinion will follow “in due course” is not a good practice.
Judging is the exercise of reasoned judgment. Without reasons, it’s just an action. In a time of decreasing public trusts, reasons are needed.
Judging is the exercise of reasoned judgment. Without reasons, it’s just an action. In a time of decreasing public trusts, reasons are needed.
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The other reason I dislike unexplained orders is that sometimes a judge changes their mind when writing an opinion. I have. That’s hard to do if you announce the result first.