During a(n) _____, attorneys summarize the main factual and legal issues of the case and describe why they believe their client's position is valid

During an "opening statement", attorneys summarize the main factual and legal issues of the case and describe why they believe their client's position is valid.

The purpose behind opening statements by each side is to educate attendants something regarding the case they will hear. The opening statements must be kept to actualities that will be demonstrated by the confirmation, and can't be argumentative. The trial starts with the opening proclamation of the gathering with the weight of evidence.