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Month: July 2023

DAVID BALL OPENING STATEMENT OUTLINE

DAVID BALL OPENING STATEMENT OUTLINE

I’ve known trial consultant David Ball, for many years. He’s assisted me on a number of major cases. David is a nationally known consultant who has lectured throughout the country and the author of a number of important books about trial. His most recent book, David Ball on Damages 3, is required on the shelf of every trial lawyer. What I’ve learned from David is the concept of directness and simplicity. Here is an example of some of his basic…

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 TRIAL CONCEPTS FROM THE RUBY RIDGE CASE

 TRIAL CONCEPTS FROM THE RUBY RIDGE CASE

Ruby Ridge Idaho is the location of an incident in August 1992 where Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and U.S. marshals engaged in an eleven-day armed standoff. It involved self-proclaimed white separatist Randy Weaver, his family, and a friend named Kevin Harris. It took place in an isolated area where the family cabin was located. Weaver’s wife Vicki and his 14-year-old son, Sammy were killed during the siege, as well as a law enforcement officer. Weaver was charged with murder. The…

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