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The Trial Template

The Trial Template. www.drslawfirm.com. Template :. “A pattern used as a guide in shaping something”. Jury Verdict:. The decision of the jury Is there a pattern or guide that enhances the chances of success for the Plaintiff? Yes. Truth. Voir Dire

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The Trial Template

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  1. The Trial Template www.drslawfirm.com

  2. Template: • “A pattern used as a guide in shaping something”

  3. Jury Verdict: • The decision of the jury • Is there a pattern or guide that enhances the chances of success for the Plaintiff? • Yes

  4. Truth • Voir Dire Can Each of You Agree that, first and foremost -- above everything else-- a trial is a search for the truth?

  5. Truth • Voir Dire/Opening Statement • How do we find/prove what is true? • By What’s “More Likely than Not”

  6. Truth • Questioning Witnesses “Isn’t that true?”

  7. Truth • Instructions & Verdict Form What has been proven true--more likely than not

  8. Truth • Final Argument What do we know is true--has been proven more likely than not? a. b. c.

  9. Themes • Focus Group • “Every Patient Who Goes to an Emergency Room Should See A Doctor” • “Human Remains Are Sacred and Entitled to the Deepest Respect” • “Profits Over Safety”

  10. Burden of Proof • More Likely Than Not • Not Reasonable Medical Certainty • Can Have Doubt • Ever So Slightly • Tie to Compensation • Hammer on Voir Dire, Opening & Closing

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