Addressing the Court; Examination of Witnesses

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

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

Rule: 43.1

Jurisdiction: SDWV

Bluebook Citation: S.D. W. Va. L.R. 43.1

Attorneys and pro se litigants must stand and speak clearly when addressing the court. Only one attorney for each party may participate in 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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