The following stages of a trial usually occur in jury cases:
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Selection of a jury and juror's oath
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The opening statement of the lawyers
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The plaintiff or the Commonwealth calls witnesses and produces evidence to prove his or her case
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The defendant may call witnesses and produce evidence to disprove the plaintiff's case and to prove the defendant's claims
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Arguments are made by the lawyers on each side
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The Judge will instruct the jury as to the law of the case. Jurors must follow these instructions of law given to them by the Judge in each particular case
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The jury then retires to the jury deliberation room to arrive at a verdict