a. Opening Statements. An opening statement must not exceed 15 minutes.
b. Closing Arguments. Closing arguments for each side must not exceed one hour. The
plaintiff’s allotted time includes any time for rebuttal argument. Counsel for each side may
divide their time between themselves, but no more than 2 lawyers for each side will be allowed
to address a jury during closing arguments, except with the permission of the court granted
before closing arguments open.
