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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.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

The trial of Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, for example, showcased allegations of lying during the jury selection process when a juror did not disclose an arrest for DUI. The consequent debate on juror honesty underscores potential weaknesses in the jury selection mechanism.