Rule 52 – Findings by the Court

(a) Effect. In all actions tried upon the facts without a jury or with an advisory jury, the court shall find the facts specially and state separately its conclusions of law thereon, and judgment shall be entered pursuant to Rule 58; and in granting or refusing...

Rule 51 – Instructions to Jury

(a) Pre-instruction. Prior to the presentation of evidence, the court may pre-instruct the jury on the elements of the pleaded causes of action and claimed defenses.(b) Requests. At the close of the evidence or at such earlier time during the trial as the court...

Rule 47 – Jurors

(a) Conduct of jury selection. At the discretion of the court, each party may present a “mini-opening statement” to the jury panel. The mini-opening statement shall be limited to a brief statement of the facts expected to be proven prior to the...