Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

JANUARY 16, 2024

The same has been applied to closing arguments. Our review of Bentson’s closing statement convinces us that the language quoted above was a straightforward judicial admission, not merely a concession for the sake of argument. Pantone, Inc. Esselte Letraset, Ltd., 2d 601, 607 (2 nd Cir. Zillow Group, Inc.

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Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The theory is simple if not simplistic: if the witness says “yes, I’ve heard of that conviction” then the prosecutor, in closing argument, may question that witness’ standards. And if the person says “no, I never heard about that conviction,” the prosecution thesis in closing argument is simple.

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Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the spirit of correcting past problems and forging new habits, here’s a list of litigation resolutions – from case intake to closing argument – to put your trial strategy either back on track or to keep it on track. Closing Argument “I resolve to reframe how I view, prepare, and present my closing argument.”

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Evidence at Trial

OCTOBER 3, 2022

— Franklin Delano Roosevelt Too often in jury trials, attorneys mistakenly think getting evidence admitted is a dry and mechanical process separate and apart from the task of persuasion. Closing argument, the theory goes, is when it will all come together. "Be sincere, Be Brief, Be seated. This was not always the case.

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Evidence at Trial

MARCH 22, 2023

One its expert witnesses walked the jury through powerful demonstrative evidence detailing DNA contamination in its crime lab. 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.

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Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

AUGUST 29, 2023

Listen to the answers you will get and decide whether calling helpful statements lies is worth the closing argument of “they admitted it – they lied to the police.” The post BLINDERED BY THE LIE appeared first on Advocacy and Evidence Resources.

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The Barrister

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

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. Punitive damages are the rarest of the three.

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