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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Opening Speech
An opening speech is the introductory address made by counsel at the beginning of a trial.
In criminal proceedings, the prosecution counsel delivers the opening speech by outlining the allegations against the accused and summarizing the evidence that will be presented to support the prosecution’s case.
The purpose of the speech is to assist the court or jury in understanding the issues and evidence that will arise during the trial.
In civil proceedings, the claimant’s counsel similarly makes an opening speech to explain the nature of the dispute and the relief being sought.
The opening speech does not itself constitute evidence but serves as an organized introduction to the case.
An opening speech is the introductory address made by counsel at the beginning of a trial.
In criminal proceedings, the prosecution counsel delivers the opening speech by outlining the allegations against the accused and summarizing the evidence that will be presented to support the prosecution’s case.
The purpose of the speech is to assist the court or jury in understanding the issues and evidence that will arise during the trial.
In civil proceedings, the claimant’s counsel similarly makes an opening speech to explain the nature of the dispute and the relief being sought.
The opening speech does not itself constitute evidence but serves as an organized introduction to the case.
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