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To: Rambi who wrote (103162)12/6/2000 12:32:28 PM
From: mph  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769667
 
When depositions are used in a jury trial, they are read aloud.

There is considerable leeway about the manner of presenting evidence in a court trial. The court could have read the excerpts herself or allowed them to be read in open court.

Given the presence of cameras, and the public opinion issues, it is not surprising that the plaintiff's lawyer wanted to have the transcripts read aloud.

I sometimes prefer this myself, since the testimony in a
deposition might connect up the next segment of live testimony, and the court might miss the link if it hasn't yet read the excerpts.

So, in general, I would say that the likely reason to read aloud is for the national TV audience, but it is a legitimate strategic decision, subject to court discretion, in either case.

Hope that helps.

M



To: Rambi who wrote (103162)12/6/2000 12:35:43 PM
From: Neocon  Respond to of 769667
 
Whenever there are political implications to a case, the attorneys try to play to the public, and if they follow the letter of the law, and do not rile the judge too much, they can get away with a lot. I have never heard of this particular gambit, though......


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