Argument of Law to Jury Prohibited

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Rule Set: Local Rules of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Rule: 47.3

Jurisdiction: EDLA

Bluebook Citation: E.D. La. L.R. 47.3

All Rules: E.D. La. Local Rules, complete index

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25 In argument to a jury, counsel must not read to the jury from any legal textbook or reported case, instruct the jury on any matter of law, or argue law to the jury, except to refer to the instructions on the law that the court has advised will be given to the jury. [Amended February 1, 2011]

Argument of Law to Jury Prohibited

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