Attorney as Witness

U.S. District Court for the District of Montana

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

Rule: 83.5

Jurisdiction: DMT

Bluebook Citation: D. Mont. L.R. 83.5

All Rules: D. Mont. Local Rules, complete index


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If an attorney representing any party is examined as a witness in a case and gives testimony on the merits, the attorney may not argue the merits of the case, either to the court or jury, except by permission of the court, and as limited by the court. D.Mont L.R. 83.4 Agreements of Attorneys 78 | P a g e

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