Product Description

When a civil trial in Superior Court looms on your horizon, you need to be prepared. This program provides you with a comprehensive overview of both nonjury and jury civil trials in the Superior Court and explains the paperwork and preparation required for you to feel confident—and be successful.

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.

  Welcome and Introduction; Mechanics Of The Courtroom: Such As Presenting Evidence, Asserting Objections, Preserving The Record, Use Of Depositions, Chalks And Exhibits

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  Hon. Neil K. Sherring, First Justice, Metro-South Division, Housing Court, Commonwealth of Mass. , Canton
  Hon. Christopher J. Muse, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 2:30 - 2:45 p.m.

  Q&A for Judge Muse
• 2:45 - 3:05 p.m.

  Preliminary Considerations Or The Pre-Case In Chief: Such As Motions In Limine, Jury Selection, Voir Dire, Witnesses And Opening Statements

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  Hon. Rosemary Connolly, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 3:05 - 3:20 p.m.

  Q&A for Chief Connolly
• 3:20 - 3:40 p.m.

  Things To Consider As You Approach Deliberation: Such As Motions For Directed Verdict, Jury Instructions, Findings Of Fact And Rulings Of Law In Jury Waived Cases

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  Kevin P. Scanlon, Esq., Division of Professional Licensure, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 3:40 - 3:55 p.m.

  Q&A for Chief Scanlon
• 3:55 - 4:15 p.m.

  Closing Arguments And The Verdict: Verdict Forms, Closing Arguments, Questions During Deliberations, Post Trial Motions

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  Mark P. Sutliff, Esq., Office of the Attorney General , Boston
  
• 4:15 - 4:30 p.m.

  Q&A for AAG Mark Sutliff, Esq.
• 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

  Open Forum Faculty Discussion, Q&A For Faculty On Open Topics

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