Trial

In this lesson, you will learn the plaintiff\’s strategy at the Trial stage, the defendant\’s strategy at the Trial stage, and how to apply this to your case. A trial is successful if it determines the liability or status of any party. Plaintiff’s Strategy Plaintiff’s strategy at the Trial stage: A plaintiff should successfully ensure […]

In this lesson, you learn that the Trial stage begins when discovery has ended. You will learn that a jury or judge only weighs evidence; they don’t investigate the case. The burden of proof controls who prevails in the case based on the facts presented in court. At trial, a judge or jury reviews the

In this lesson, you will learn how to decide between a jury and a bench (judge) trial, and the burden of proof during the trial process. You will also learn about the stages of trial and how the preservation of error assists you in a potential appeal. Things to know about the Trial stage Transcript

In this lesson, you will learn what takes place during a pre-trial hearing, the jury selection process (\”voir dire\”), and the objections during voir dire. You will also learn about the first step of the trial, the opening statements. Starting the trial process Transcript At a pre-trial hearing, the judge and the parties narrow the

In this lesson, you will learn why protocol is important to pro se bias, and tips for court proceedings. The importance of protocol Transcript Protocol is important because at least one party in the case believes a courtroom setting with rules is more orderly than a street fight or bar room brawl. Following court protocols

In this lesson, you will learn the different forms of evidence and how to differentiate the evidence in each form.  Forms of evidence Transcript Evidence is anything that establishes the truth or the lack of truth of some factual allegation in a case. Different types of evidence are handled differently by a court, because of

In this lesson, you will learn what evidence is, the steps of trial, how to handle direct and cross-examination, and objections that may arise. Presentation of evidence Transcript Now it\’s time to present evidence. Evidence is anything offered to prove or disprove the existence of a fact. In a trial, evidence is presented in the

In this lesson, you will learn the steps of presenting evidence in court, both physical and testimonial evidence. You will also learn what to say during the trial and what order to go in for evidence to be properly admitted.  Exhibits Witnesses Transcript An exhibit is a document or some object that is shown and

In this lesson, you will learn ways to authenticate evidence, the kinds of evidence that require authentication, and ideas for authenticating each type of evidence you may present in court. Authenticating evidence Transcript Authentication is a condition precedent to admissibility of evidence. That is, your evidence won\’t be admissible if it has not been authenticated.

In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of relevant, reliable, and properly admissible evidence. Admissible Evidence Transcript Evidence must be admissible to be of any value to you. Admissible evidence is that which is formally presented before a judge or a jury to consider in deciding a case. To be admissible in court, that