Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

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

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Burden Of Proof Jury Instructions Jury Selection Evidence 183

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Since the publication the defense bar has concentrated on how to prevent and object to use of this approach. Based this argument on jury instruction Cover each item one by one & explain 7 WHAT CAN THE JURY DO ABOUT IT? ” In this case the label rule can cause judges to object as improper instructing on the law.

Opening Statement 113

Opening Statement Objections Jury Instructions Witnesses 113

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I want to treat everyone, including the defendant, the judge, the court personnel and witnesses with appropriate respect. In my experience jurors have consistently objected to attorney anger, unprofessional or disrespectful conduct. I will spend time on each element of damage in the jury instruction.

Cross-Examination 100

Cross-Examination Opening Statement Jury Selection Evidence 100

Evidence at Trial

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

But with hearsay having so many exceptions, the most obvious objection may not be the most effective. This is the witness who says, "I just came from outside and it’s raining." If the witness is believed, the fact it is raining is conclusively true. The witness may say, "I saw Ms. What about relevance? In Strobel v.

Evidence 52

Evidence Witnesses Jury Instructions Objections 52

Jury Analyst

MAY 19, 2023

Media coverage that aligns with jurors’ preconceptions can strengthen their biases, hindering their ability to evaluate evidence objectively. By raising awareness, jurors may become more mindful of their own biases and take proactive steps to evaluate evidence objectively.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Jury Instructions Evidence Voir Dire 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka perception bias , in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. However, the intuitive approach to jury selection is subject to cognitive biases and relies on subjective impressions and stereotypes.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka Perception Bias in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. However, the intuitive approach to jury selection is subject to cognitive biases and relies on subjective impressions and stereotypes.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40