Trials

Question 1

What are the steps in the exhibit evidence dance?

Answer 1

1. Your honor, I have in my hand what is pre-marked for identification as Plaintiff’s Exhibit #1.
2. I’m showing Plaintiff’s Exhibit #1 to opposing counsel.
3. I am handing you Plaintiff’s Exhibit #1.
4. [To witness] What is Plaintiff’s Exhibit #1?
5. [To witness] Is Plaintiff’s Exhibit ** magic words **?
6. Your honor, we tender Plaintiff’s Exhibit #1.
7. May, I show Plaintiff’s Exhibit #1 to the jury?

** magic words are:

(for documents) .”true and correct”