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GRASS ROOTS
PRACTICE COURT

BASIC ROLE OF A TRIAL LAWYER
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To see to it that he wins his case, not by fair or foul
means, but to convince the court of the validity of
your client’s cause of action, supported by
evidence, and that your client is right and that he
deserves the favorable judgement and reliefs you
are praying for.

OFFER OR PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE
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Starts with Direct Examination of
witness (examination in chief)
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State the:
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Purpose of the offer of evidence;
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Purpose for which the evidence is presented

REALITY CHECK
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Where a case is decided on the basis of the
evidence duly presented and admitted by
the court, a case is won or lost depending on
how well or badly you conduct the direct
examination

POINTERS TO CONDUCT EFFECTIVE
INTERVIEW
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Remember: you will first learn about the
other evidence that you will have to present
during the direct examination from your
client.

POINTERS TO CONDUCT EFFECTIVE
INTERVIEW
1. INTERVIEW OF CLIENT AND WITNESSES
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