Opening Statement for Stetson University College of Law 2011 AAJ Competition, not used due to issues with the rules, however, prepared prior to knowing that it would not be allowed. Opening Statement for Stetson University College of Law Trial Advocacy 2-hour trial. Testing the boundaries and balancing FRE 403, professionalism and persuasiveness. Some of the graphics used were found on or modified from graphics found at: http://thenounproject.com/ http://all-free-download.com/free-vector/police_page_1.html

1. Estate of Atlas
Band LLC v.
Stella’s Night Club Inc.
Plaintiff
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

2. Profits
r
$
O ve
People
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

3. A Tragedy...
not just a story...
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

4. ATL
AS
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

5. Living the Dream
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6. Dream Incinerated
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7. e d
u m
n s
C o
ire
F
n d
s a
a o
C h
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

8. g ic
ra
T
a r y
s s
c e
n e
U n
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

9. Testimony from Dr. Phoenix
Firestein will show:
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

10. 1.
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Outdoor
pyrotechics
capable of high
reaching flames

11. 2.
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Origin of the Fire

12. 3.
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Fast burning foam
fed the blaze

13. 4.
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No Hazard
Detectors in Use
Near the Fire

14. Greg Damian
Scott Zachary
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

15. Greg Damian
Scott Zachary
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

16. Greater Weight of the Evidence
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17. Unpersuasive and Inadequate
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18. A Dereliction in Duties
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19. A Senseless Tragedy
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20. Profits
r
$
O ve
People
Tuesday, April 5, 2011