right to a hearing
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From 304 U.S. 1 - Morgan v. United States · 1938Most cited · 1,718 citing opinions
The right to a hearing embraces not only the right to present evidence, but also a reasonable opportunity to know the claims of the opposing party and to meet them. The right to submit argument implies that opportunity; otherwise the right may be but a barren one.