Rule G Trial.
Rule Text
When practical, the trial should be scheduled within 90 days following the completion of discovery. The court shall place a reasonable limit on voir dire. The plaintiffs, collectively, and the defendants, collectively, may have up to five hours each for opening statement, the presentation of evidence, and closing argument, which may be expanded by the circuit court for good cause shown.
Notwithstanding the Alabama Rules of Evidence, documents and other exhibits, such as photographs, shall be deemed authentic without predicate unless the opposing party objects to the authenticity in writing no later than 14 days before the trial setting and the circuit court determines there is a genuine question as to authenticity.
If the case is being tried by a jury, the parties have the right to a jury panel of 12 jurors, with the requirement of a unanimous verdict. The parties, however, are encouraged to stipulate to a jury of less than 12 in accordance with Rule 48, Ala. R. Civ. P. No plaintiff shall recover a judgment in excess of $50,000, including interest, costs, and attorney fees. The jury shall not be informed of the $50,000 limitation.
[Effective 1-1-2017.]