n. the explanation by the attorneys for both sides at the beginni...

the first address of counsel prior to offering of evidence

A statement made by an attorney or self-represented party at the beginning of a trial before evidence is introduced. The opening statement outlines the party's legal position and previews the evi [..]

a statement to the jury by trial counsel before the presentation of evidence that usually explains the nature of the case, the factual matters to be proven, and the evidence to be presented and ...

An opening statement is the introduction to the case by the attorneys for both sides at the beginning of the trial, explaining will be proved during the trial. Unlike a "closing argument," t [..]

Statements made at the start of a trial by attorneys for each side, outlining each's legal position and the facts each intends to establish during the trial.

The initial statement made by attorneys for each side, outlining the facts each intends to establish during the trial.

An opening statement is a short summary of the case given in a persuasive manner. Each party may give an opening statement at the beginning of the Hearing. See The Hearing Itself

The initial statement made by attorneys for each side, outlining the facts each intends to establish during the trial.

Before calling witnesses, each party or the party's lawyer may present an opening statement to tell the jury what the case is about and what evidence each expects to offer to prove or disprove th [..]

Argument to the jury or judge made at the beginning of a trial.

 Statements made at the start of a trial by attorneys for each side, outlining their legal position and the facts each intends to establish during the trial.

n. 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 [..]

The presentation by each side at the beginning of the trial, when the attorneys explain what the issues are and what they intend to prove during the trial.

A statement given by attorneys at the outset of the trial to provide the jury or judge with a preview of the case including the evidence to be presented.

The initial statement made by attorneys for each side, outlining the facts each intends to establish during the trial.

n. 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 [..]