Opening Statement

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The explanation by the attorneys for both sides at the beginning of the trial of what will be proved during the trial. the defendant’s attorney may delay the opening statement for the defense until the plaintiff’s evidence has been introduced. unlike a “closing argument,” the opening statement is supposed to be a factual presentation and not an argument.

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