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    OPENING STATEMENT DAMAGE CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

It is important the jury understands there is only one trial to cover the past, present and the future of damages. The jurors need to understand the burden of proof is not “beyond a reasonable doubt” but. The amount of the verdict you are seeking is another subject for opening statement as well as for voir dire.