Addressing the Court; Examination of Witnesses

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia

Rule Set: Local Rules of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia

Rule: 84.03

Jurisdiction: NDWV

Bluebook Citation: N.D. W. Va. L.R. 84.03

All Rules: N.D. W. Va. Local Rules, complete index


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Attorneys and pro se litigants who are physically able must stand and speak 35 clearly when addressing the Court. Except by leave of Court, only one attorney for each party may participate in the examination and cross-examination of a witness. With the Court’s permission, the attorney may approach a witness to present or inquire about an exhibit.

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