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    OPENING STATEMENT DAMAGE CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

The jurors need to understand the burden of proof is not “beyond a reasonable doubt” but. Religion is an example of a issue that can be a factor that has to be dealt with both in voir dire as well as opening statement. A time distinction between these three periods relating to the damage claims should be made clear.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

However, these instances are rare and often require a high burden of proof. Voir dire, the jury selection process allows judges to assess potential jurors for biases and dismiss those whose impartiality may be compromised. Pronounced jury misconduct can lead to civil litigation.