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Sep. 18, 2002
Preparing Your Witness
Dicta Column - By Kirk A. Pasich - After a jury is selected and the lawyers have presented their opening statements, the typical trial starts with the plaintiff calling its first witness. In most cases, the first witness called is a "friendly" witness, whose testimony will begin laying the foundation for the plaintiff's case. This witness will be the first example that the jury sees of the art of direct examination.
By Kirk A. Pasich
After a jury is selected and the lawyers have presented their opening statements, the typical trial starts with the plaintiff calling its first witness. In most c...
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