Evidence

June 21, 2007

Effective Presentation of Evidence of Economic Damages for Partial Loss of Earning Capacity

Richard A. Cohn A Common Shortcoming — The Failure To Recognize Economic Loss In The Case Of Partially Disabled Personal Injury Plaintiffs. Over the years, I have heard numerous lawyers describe their personal injury cases, whether in casual conversation or in consultation on potential referrals to our law firm. Likewise, I have regularly reviewed jury… read more

June 20, 2007

The Use of Evidence in Opening Statement and Closing Argument

Presented by: The Honorable C. Robert Jameson, Orange County Superior Court Richard A. Cohn, Aitken Aitken & Cohn I. Fundamentals/Legal Principles A. Opening Statement C.C.P. §607(1) — When the jury has been sworn unless the court, for special reasons, otherwise directs: (1) The plaintiff may state the issue and his case; (2) The defendant may then state… read more