[CT] Chapter 5: Opening Statements

Question 1

What are the 5 parts of an opening statement:

Answer 1

1) introduction;
2) brief summary of the case;
3) brief summary of the evidence;
4) basis of guilt/non guilt; and
5) conclusion

Question 2

[opening statement]
The introduction includes…?

Answer 2

Greeting the court, introducing yourself, and the names of everyone else.

Question 3

[opening statement]
The brief summary of the case includes…?

Answer 3

Summary of what the evidence will prove, the viewpoint of your client, sufficient and chronological facts.