Practice point: Trial counsel is afforded wide latitude in presenting arguments to a jury in summation.
Student note: Where defense counsel remains within the broad bounds of rhetorical comment in pointing out the insufficiency and contradictory nature of a plaintiff's proof, such remarks do not deprive the plaintiff of a fair trial.
Case: Chapotin v. City of New York, NY Slip Op 08793 (2d Dept. 2011).
Here is the decision.
Tomorrow’s issue Escrow agency.
