TRIALS
U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
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A. Opening Statements in Jury Trials.
After a jury has been sworn, the party with the burden of proof may briefly, and without argument, make an opening statement to the jury. Thereafter, the adverse party may briefly, and without argument, make an opening statement to the jury.
B. Number of Attorneys.
On the trial of any action only one attorney per party will be permitted to examine or cross-examine each witness, and not more than two attorneys per party may sum up the case to the jury, unless the court otherwise orders. 9 2/28/2025 C. Motions During Trial. The moving party will be heard first, followed by the adverse party. The movant may reply.
Thereafter, argument on the motion will end unless the court allows further argument.