The initial statement of an attorney (or of a defendant representing himself or herself) made in a court of law to a judge, or to a judge and jury, describing the facts that he or she intends to present during trial in order to prove his or her case.
Statement made by an attorney or pro-se party at the beginning of a trial prior to the introduction of evidence.
a presentation made by a negotiator early in the dispute that presents how he/she sees the conflict. An opening statement may include description of issues, sources of dispute, interests, and even proposed solutions.
an explanation to the administrative law judge what the evidence will show and why the party should win
an outline of what the lawyers think the evidence will be and is offered to help jurors understand and follow the evidence during the trial
a way to tell the jury what you think the case is all about
Before introducing any evidence for his side of the case, a lawyer is permitted to tell the jury what the case is about and what evidence he expects to bring in to prove his side of the case. This is called "opening statement."
Remarks made by both sides in a case, usually explaining to the jury what each side intends to show.
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 the claims made. Some judges allow lawyers to make "mini-opening statements" before jury selection to help potential jurors understand a little about the case and the questions the lawyers may ask during jury selection.
Before introducing any evidence for his or her side of the case, a lawyer is permitted to tell the jury what the case is about and what he or she expects the evidence to be. This is called the "opening statement."
The initial statement made by attorneys for each side, outlining the facts each intends to establish during the trial.
A statement to the jury by trial counsel before the presentation of evidence that usu. explains the nature of the case, the factual matters to be proven, and the evidence to be presented and that summarizes the arguments to be made.
An attorney's remarks given at the start of a trial before introducing evidence. The opening statement explains the attorney's theory of the case to the jury.
The factual presentation by the attorney for one side at the beginning of a 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.
A preliminary statement or introduction of a party's interests in a negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or court proceeding. An opening statement may include matters of protocol including introduction of team members, greetings to counterparts, and an articulation of the broad aspirations/goals of the party. Closing statements involve a summation of facts, conclusions, achievements, or positions taken. A rearticulation of a party's interests.
Outline of anticipated proof.
the first address of counsel - in trials of criminal cases the district attorney must make opening statement
A lawyer's opening remarks in the beginning of a trial. They are addressed to the judge.
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.
Before introducing any evidence in the case, the lawyer tells the jury what the case is about and what evidence is expected to be brought in to prove that side of the case. It is not evidence.
The party's first opportunity to help the arbitrator understand the evidence that you are about to present and helps to identify issues for the arbitrator while his/her mind is still fresh and uncluttered by volumes of evidence. It also alerts the arbitrator to questions of fact and law that the arbitrator will need to understand prior to rendering an award.
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 evidence that will be introduced later. The purpose of an opening statement is to familiarize the jury with what it will hear--and why it will hear it--not to present an argument as to why the speaker's side should win; that comes after all evidence is presented as part of the closing argument.
The factual presentation given by an attorney at the beginning of a case. The defendant's attorney has the option of delaying his opening statement for the defense until the plaintiff's evidence has been introduced.
The factual presentation by an attorney for one party, which takes place at the beginning of a trial. It summarizes what the attorney plans to present and prove during the trial. The defendant's attorney may delay the opening statement for the defense until the plaintiff's evidence has been introduced.
An opening statement is generally the first occasion that the trier of fact (jury or judge) has to hear from counsel in a trial, aside from (depending on jurisdiction) questioning during voir dire. In a "road map" for the fact-finder. Though such statements may be dramatic and vivid, especially inõ jury trials, they must be limited to the evidence reasonably expected to be presented during the trial.