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My post for last week discussed opening statements and the propriety of arguing rather than simply stating facts. No such problem exists during closing arguments. But what is the rule about lodging objections during closing? To me, the first rule … Continue reading
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This is Part IV in a four part series. Part I, Part II and Part III. Another flaw in per diem arguments is that they suggest pain can be equated to dollars and that a formula will justly compensate a … Continue reading
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This is Part III of a four part series. Part I, Part II and Part IV. The jurisdictions that approved per diem arguments generally fall into two categories, the first declare per diem arguments proper; the second declare them proper only … Continue reading
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This is Part II of four part series. Part I, Part III, and Part IV. The Baylor and Dowd decisions set the stage for the Nebraska Supreme Court’s opinion in Richardson v. Children’s Hospital, 280 Neb. 396, 787 N.W.2d 235 (2010) … Continue reading
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This is a four part series discussing the history and use of per diem arguments in the state of Nebraska. Part II, Part III and Part IV. Before the Nebraska Supreme Court’s outright approval of per diem arguments in Richardson v. … Continue reading
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As I have posted earlier, I have taught trial practice to a team of four third year Creighton University law students which culminates in a trial competition. This year we went to The National Trial Advocacy Competition hosted by the … Continue reading
Posted in Closing Argument, Cross Examination, Direct/Redirect Examination, Opening Statement, Trial, Witness Preparation
This week I am in Lansing Michigan for a trial competition hosted by the Michigan State University College of Law in Lansing Michigan. As is the case every year, the team I have taught for Creighton University School of Law … Continue reading
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