The act of the court by which a judgment is so far annulled that it cannot be executed, but which still retains some qualities of a judgment; as, for example, its binding operation or lien upon the real estate of the defendant. 2. The opening of the judgment takes place when some person having an interest makes affidavit to facts, which if true would render the execution of … [Read more...]

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Opening argument or to open a case is to make a statement of the pleadings in a case, which is called the opening. See also opening statement for more information. 2. The opening should be concise, very distinct and perspicuous. Its use is to enable the judge and jury to direct their attention to the real merits of the case, and the points in issue. 3. The opening address or … [Read more...]

(A) practice. A declaration by a counsel to his client of what the law is, according to his judgment, on a statement of facts submitted to him. The paper upon which an opinion is written is, by a figure of speech, also called an opinion. 2. The counsel should as far as practicable give, 1. A direct and positive opinion, meeting the point and effect of the question and … [Read more...]

Also known as opening argument. An attorney's or litigant's first remarks at a trial to a judge or jury that summarizes their theory of the case and maps out where they see the case going over the course of trial, e.g. a prosecutor making an opening statement regarding his confidence in being able to prove that a defendant was guilty of murder. The opening statement is made … [Read more...]