Opening Statement

• Author: Beth D. Osowski
• Pages: 337-340

(Rev. 3, 10/12)

CHAPTER 8

OPENING STATEMENT

I. INTRODUCTION

§8:01Wha t The Eviden ce Will Sho w

§8:02Openin g Statemen t Goals

§8:03Checklist : Opening St atem ent Goals

II. PROCEDURE

§8:10 Timing

§8:11 Order

§8:12 Length

§8:13 Sequestration

§8:14 Objections

§8:15 Recording

III. FORMAT

§8:20 Organization

§8:21Brief Sa lutat ion

§8:22 Theme

§8:23Par ties and Witnesses

§8:24Intr oduct ion of Evid ence

§8:25Addr essing Case Weak nesses

§8:26Legal Th eories

§8:27Case- Specific Issue s

§8:28 Conclusion

IV. PREPARATION

§8:40 Time

§8:41 Notes

§8:42Checklist : Opening St atem ent Note s

V.LAN GUAGE CH OICE

§8:50Comm unicate on Com mon Groun d

§8:51 Legalese