Why Do Amicus Briefs Exist? Question, Not a Comment

I want to follow up Roger’s post on law professor sign on amicus briefs with a really basic, genuinely naive question.  I am not a litigator and do not know very much about litigation.  I have never really understood the rationale behind courts accepting amicus briefs – law professor briefs, or any other kind.  I’m not putting this as a … Continue reading Why Do Amicus Briefs Exist? Question, Not a Comment