Local Rule LR 51.1: JURY ARGUMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
M.D.N.C. — Civil rule
LR 51.1 JURY ARGUMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
(a) Jury Arguments. In the trial of civil actions the party having the burden of proof shall have the right to open and close the jury argument, without regard to whether the defendant has offered evidence. If each of the parties has the burden of proof on one or more issues, the Court, in its discretion, shall determine the order of arguments. All arguments shall be subject to such time limitations as may be imposed by the Court.
(b) Instructions to Jury. In all cases tried to a jury, a party who desires the jury to be instructed on a particular point must set it out in writing and furnish it to the Court before jury arguments commence.