The Law of Argument

Posted on January 20, 2006 by John Day
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Here is a decision that reminds us about the law of arguing damages. The decision - from Florida but true in Tennessee - holds that it is reversible error to refer to assets of the defendant in trying to communicate to the jury how to determine damages for pain and suffering.

It is nice to get a big verdict. But is better to get one you can keep. And that means you should know and follow the law of argument.

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