In addition, some of the changes in pre-trial procedure discussed earlier that increase the judge's control in litigation have the effect of reducing the time it takes to try a jury trial. More vigorous pre-trial judicial supervision has the effect of forcing the parties to agree on more facts, thus leaving less for the jury to decide. In addition, the device of submitting the case to the jury on a special verdict, as discussed earlier in this chapter, can improve efficiency. Such verdicts, instead of just "dumping" the entire case on the jury with no direction other than instructions, can spell out the issues for them by way of specific questions and thus streamline their decision making process. Moreover, the trial judge has always had the power to limit unnecessary proof and to exclude even relevant evidence to prevent "undue delay, waste of time, and needless presentation of cumulative evidence."'
In addition, some of the changes in pre-trial procedure discussed earlier that increase the judge's control in litigation have the effect of reducing the time it takes to try a jury trial. More vigorous pre-trial judicial supervision has the effect of forcing the parties to agree on more facts, thus leaving less for the jury to decide. In addition, the device of submitting the case to the jury on a special verdict, as discussed earlier in this chapter, can improve efficiency. Such verdicts, instead of just "dumping" the entire case on the jury with no direction other than instructions, can spell out the issues for them by way of specific questions and thus streamline their decision making process. Moreover, the trial judge has always had the power to limit unnecessary proof and to exclude even relevant evidence to prevent "undue delay, waste of time, and needless presentation of cumulative evidence."'
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