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Opening Statement Definition

opening statement definition - at the beginning of the trial, each side has the opportunity to make an opening statement explaining its case but is not required to do so. Generally in an opening statement, attorneys for each party will explain the claims and outline the evidence they will use to prove their party's claim.

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