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Persuasive Shortcuts: Document Summaries In Federal and California Courts

Evidence at Trial

Closing argument, the theory goes, is when it will all come together. They understand that every stage of trial should have the same objective: to argue your case to the jury. These thousands of pages were relevant and admissible. But would it be admissible? This exhibit would be clear, concise and nonboring.

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Judicial Notice: Four Must-Know Rules

Evidence at Trial

In closing argument, you can run through the facts of the case and—referring to the fact judicially noticed—remind the jury that this fact is beyond dispute, because the judge said so. Just because something is judicially noticeable does not mean it's admissible. at 797, citing Fed.