Stages of a Trial

1. Jury Selection
2. Opening Statements
3. Plaintiff’s Case in Chief
4. Defendant’s Case in Chief
5. Plaintiff’s Rebuttal Case
6. Defendant’s Sur-rebuttal
7. Closing Arguments
8. Jury Instructions
9. Verdict
Examination of Witnesses

1. Direct Examination by Proponent

2. Cross-Examination by Opponent
3. Re-Direct
4. Re-Cross

Exhibits
1. Real
2. Demonstrative