by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Iowa
The parties may either submit the case or argue it. The party with the burden of the issue shall have the opening and closing arguments. In opening, the party shall disclose all points the party relies on, and if the party’s closing argument refers to any new...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Iowa
When the court deems proper, it may order an officer to conduct the jury in a body to view any real or personal property, or any place where a material fact occurred, and to show it to them. No other person shall speak to them during their absence on any subject...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Iowa
After trial begins, the court may, in furtherance of justice, adjourn it for such time, and on such conditions as to costs or otherwise, as it deems just.Iowa. R. Civ. P. 1.921Report 1943; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002.
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Iowa
At any time before final submission, the court may allow any party to offer further testimony to correct an evident oversight or mistake, imposing such terms as it deems just.Iowa. R. Civ. P. 1.920Report 1943; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002.
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Iowa
After the jury is sworn, the trial shall proceed in the following order:1. 919(1) The party having the burden of proof on the whole action may briefly state the party’s claim, and by what evidence the party expects to prove it.1. 919(2) The other party may...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Iowa
When a jury is sworn, the ballots containing the names of those absent or excused from the trial shall be immediately returned to the box. Those containing the names of jurors sworn shall be set aside, and returned to the box immediately on the discharge of that...
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