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Ill. S. Ct. R. 235
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Rule 235 Opening Statements
Article II: Civil Proceedings — Trial Court | PART F. TRIALS
Rule Text
As soon as the jury is impaneled the attorney for the plaintiff may make an opening statement. The attorney for the defendant may immediately follow with an opening statement. An opening statement may not be made at any other time, except in the discretion of the trial court.