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Bucks Cnty. C.P. Rule 223 (c-g)

Bucks County local rules: Rule 223 (c-g)

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Rule 223*(C)-*(G) Conduct Of Jury Trial

*(c) The time to be occupied in examining a witness and addressing the jury shall

be regulated by the trial judge.

*(d) The trial judge in his discretion may limit the number of witnesses whose

testimony is similar or cumulative.

*(e) In the interest of the public good, order or morals, the trial judge may regulate

or exclude the public or persons not interested in the proceedings.

*(f) At the trial of any cause, the party having the affirmative of the issue on the

pleadings, shall open the case and counsel for the defendant, at his option, may

make his opening address before any testimony is taken on behalf of the plaintiff.

This order shall be reversed in making closing arguments to the jury, except in

cases where the defendant offers no evidence.

*(g) Not more than one attorney on each side will be permitted to examine or

cross-examine a witness without leave of the Court.

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Source: www.buckscounty.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-30
Edition: 2026-09-30
Content hash: 7933aea2254933e89be143d376807ede900fae3d54679acf645ce7454062bb50

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