Jury Trials Resume

I spent four days in Chester County handling a jury trial this week. Everyone in the Courthouse wore masks, except the witnesses on the stand who wore face shields. Wearing masks is a bit uncomfortable, and it is certainly harder to emote and to observe others’ emotions. That said, I was impressed with how well the facility operated, and how respectful everyone in the Courthouse was of the COVID restrictions. In short, Chester County is back, and others will be soon to follow. There is light at the end of the tunnel for litigants whose cases have been on hold for more than a year.