Monday, February 22, 2021

Jury trial mistakes

Today's DJ Appellate Zealots column has Rex Heinke and Ben Feuer in 5 Jury Trial Mistakes That Can Crush Meritorious Appeals:

  • Not moving to strike testimony or requesting a curing instruction after a sustained objection
  • Forgetting offers of proof for excluded evidence
  • Leaving your jury instructions to the last minute
  • Picking the wrong verdict form
  • Failing to review the verdict immediately for inconsistencies