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DON’T WIN THE BATTLE BUT LOSE THE WAR OVER CAUSATION AS A TRIAL ISSUE

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

The reality is that a jury, following the jury instructions can find significant negligent conduct they object to, but conclude it did not cause the harm plaintiff is complaining about. See: Washington Pattern Jury Instruction 21.01 See: Washington Pattern Jury Instruction 21.01 It could be scales.

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CONSIDER A TRIAL CHECKLIST

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Opening statement, witness examination & summation Depositions  Review all depositions & index for access at trial  Create summary of relevant testimony with index to access at trial  Decide how to use at trial. .  Index & make summary of relevant information for use at trial. Decide how to use at trial.

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A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Jury Selection. As to technique, I favor jury selection looking for values, life experiences and attitudes through open discussion. Eighty percent of the talking should be by the jury. Opening Statement. There are many ways to approach the story you are going to tell in the opening statement.