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    opening statement

    noun

    • 1. an initial speech made by each side in a trial, summarizing the main points of the case they will make for the jury: "the first tragedy was in April 1998, the lawyer told a Suffolk County jury in his opening statement"
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  3. An opening statement is generally the first occasion that the trier of fact (jury or judge) has to hear from a lawyer in a trial, aside possibly from questioning during voir dire. The opening statement is generally constructed to serve as a "road map" for the fact-finder.

  4. 4 days ago · opening statement. noun. : a statement to the jury by trial counsel before the presentation of evidence that usually explains the nature of the case, the factual matters to be proven, and the evidence to be presented and that summarizes the arguments to be made.

  5. An opening statement generally contains a brief explanation of the applicable law and a request for verdict. In a request for verdict, the attorney explains the verdict sought and explains the facts that will support the verdict. A well-planned opening statement serves as a road map of the trial.

  6. Mar 23, 2019 · Learn the difference between opening statement and argument in trial advocacy, and how to avoid crossing the line from persuasion to improper influence. Explore decisional law, treatises, and expert advice on this topic.

  7. The opening statement is one of the most important components of any trial. It is your first opportunity to present the case to the jury, and to shape the jury’s perspective of the entire trial.

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  8. Learn what an opening statement is and how it is used in a trial. Find out the purpose, format, and waiver of opening statements in civil and criminal cases.

  9. Learn what an opening statement is and how lawyers use it in trials. An opening statement outlines the evidence that will be presented without making an argument for a particular side.

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