the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility
Cross Examination
15
The beginning of the trial. Outlines the facts. Your opportunity to set the scene, introduce your argument and provide the road map for the rest of the trial.
Opening Statement
15
the final address to the jury by the attorney for each side of a case in which the attorney usually summarizes the evidence and his or her client's position