Rule 225 Summing Up

Each side's lawyer gets two chances to speak directly to the jury. The first chance is at the start of the trial, before any evidence is presented. The second chance comes after all the witnesses have finished testifying.

These speeches help each side explain their case. The opening address lets lawyers tell the jury what they expect the evidence to show. The closing address gives lawyers a chance to review what happened during the trial and explain why their side should win.