Following the Opening Statements at a Trial, The

question 225

Multiple Choice

Following the opening statements at a trial, the:

• A) bailiff flips a coin to see who goes first
• B) defendant goes first since he has the burden of proving the plaintiff's arguments are wrong
• C) plaintiff goes first since she has the burden of proving that her arguments are correct
• D) plaintiff goes first in civil cases, the defendant goes first in criminal cases
• E) judge decides who goes first depending on the type of case

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