Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Here is an example of the use of “rules” in a recommended “Reptile” approach for opening statement: PLAINTIFF OPENING STATEMENT OUTLINE “Good morning” (Thats all you say and move on) IDENTIFY THE PRIMARY RULES (No more then three rules) A driver is required to watch the road and see what is to be seen.

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Opening Statement Objections Jury Instructions Witnesses 113

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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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Cross-Examination Exhibits Opening Statement Interrogatories 100

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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. It is always better to use visual aids during the opening statement which will help shorten, simplify and help understanding by the jury.

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Cross-Examination Opening Statement Jury Selection Evidence 100

Sound Jury Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

One of the most frustrating aspects of trial for the jury is that they are not given the jury instructions or know the specific verdict form questions until the end of trial. Therefore, as much as possible, push for a clear statement of the claims and pre-instructions pre-opening statements.

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Witnesses Jury Instructions Evidence Opening Statement 52

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 It could be scales.

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Burden Of Proof Jury Instructions Jury Selection Evidence 183