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.

Closing Argument 40

Closing Argument Opening Statement Admissibility Pleadings 40

Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Pleadings: Pleadings are the formal documents filed with the court that state party positions in a lawsuit, including complaints, answers, petitions, and motions. Lawyers use persuasive writing in pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs to convince the court to rule in their favor.

Objections 130

Objections Pleadings Precedent Legal Arguments 130

Evidence at Trial

MARCH 22, 2023

In pretrial litigation , judicial notice requests are used in pleadings to establish some needed fact without an attesting witness. 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.

Evidence 52

Evidence Witnesses Hearsay Rule Admissibility 52