Remove Construction Remove Exhibits Remove Jury Instructions
article thumbnail

A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

To do so, they will construct their understanding of the case as the story unfolds. It is always better to use visual aids during the opening statement which will help shorten, simplify and help understanding by the jury. You need permission to use exhibits, models, diagrams and the like in the opening statement.

article thumbnail

Confirmation Bias: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation

Jury Analyst

Confirmation bias explains why it often feels futile to argue politics with someone with a different viewpoint; you can construct the best argument in the world, and it wont override a persons drive to maintain their beliefs.