The Trial of a Civil Jury Action in New York

Examines the features of a civil jury trial in New York from preparation, jury selection, pleadings, opening arguments, examinations and rebuttals. FOREWORD CONTENTS THE TRIAL OF A CIVIL JURY ACTION IN NEW YORK PREPARATION FOR TRIAL TRIAL MEMORANDUM THE SELECTION OF A JURY AMENDMENT OF PLEADINGS OPENING OF COUNSEL THE TRIAL GENERALLY DIRECT EXAMINATION CROSS-EXAMINATION REDIRECT EXAMINATION REBUTTAL MOTION TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT MOTIONS FOR THE DIRECTION OF A VERDICT SPECIAL VERDICTS SUMMATION OF COUNSEL THE JUDGE’S CHARGE, EXCEPTIONS, AND REQUESTS TO CHARGE MOTIONS FOR A NEW TRIAL CONCLUSION A SELECTED READING LIST