Why couldn't he, though? He would be entitled to....

Why couldn't he, though? He would be entitled to....
by Marine Domer (2024-01-10 10:25:54)
Edited on 2024-01-10 10:26:13

In reply to: No idea but don’t see how a represented party can do posted by Barrister

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represent himself (talk about having a fool for a client), and would be permitted to give his own closing. And I've certainly seen cases where counsel for plaintiff have had one attorney do the primary close and the other do the rebuttal.

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But I think the judge would have to let him fire his - Barrister 2024-01-10 10:30:58
- Perhaps, but the court could also just instruct the jury.... - Marine Domer 2024-01-10 10:50:22
  - Looks like the judge is letting him do it. I forgot this was - Barrister 2024-01-10 11:32:37
    - I doubt this is intended to sway the judge. - IAND75 2024-01-10 11:35:06