Pa. Judge’s ‘Extensive’ Opinion Gives Guidance on Allowing Video Testimony in Opening Statements | The Legal Intelligencer

















Lackawanna County Courthouse, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Credit: Daderot via Wikimedia Commons

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“Today in the modern era of videotape and technology and the way discovery is conducted and trials are conducted, it makes sense,” Joseph Messa Jr. said.

March 12, 2024 at 02:18 PM

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  • Judge Terrence Nealon granted a pair of plaintiffs’ request to show video deposition excerpts during opening statements.
  • The opinion provides an in-depth analysis on an issue where rulings vary by judge.
  • Nealon determined that parties may present evidence during their opening statements so long as the material will be admitted into evidence at trial.

Whether lawyers are allowed present video excerpts during a trial’s opening statements varies from judge to judge, according to Messa & Associates founder Joseph Messa Jr.

But a Pennsylvania trial judge’s recent opinion could provide guidance on when such evidence may be shown.

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