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South Carolina Damages: A Different Type of “Blue Book”

The Barrister

Because of this, punitive damages require the greatest burden of proof in civil cases: clear and convincing evidence. Part five is focused on permissible arguments on damages in closing arguments. This can often result in the plaintiff receiving trivial damages like $1.

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POLARIZE THE CASE

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

That was his closing in its entirety. How could a closing not regurgitate the facts, discuss the law and the burden of proof, and anticipate and debunk the opposing party? Certainly, we had not given them the elements of a standard closing. But this principle may need to be flipped on occasion.