§ 25A-16. Opening Argument

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§ 25A-16. Opening Argument

Instead of reading the pleadings, any party shall be permitted to make a brief opening statement at the discretion of the judicial authority, to apprise the trier in general terms as to the nature of the case being presented for trial. The judicial authority shall have discretion as to the latitude of the statements of the parties.