Section 1.15 Testimony and Testimonial Exhibits

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2. (§1.15) Testimony and Testimonial Exhibits

“It is the long-standing rule in Missouri that trial testimony may not be reread to the jury without the consent of both parties.” O’Neal v. Pipes Enters., Inc., 930 S.W.2d 416, 421 (Mo. App. W.D. 1995) (citing several cases holding that it is improper to permit a court reporter to read their notes or transcript to the jury without both parties’ consent); see also State v. Evans, 639 S.W.2d 792, 795 (Mo. banc 1982). This rule is designed to prevent emphasis of...

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