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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Amador v. Lea's Auto Sales & Leasing, Inc., 916 S.W.2d 845 (1996)

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Amador v. Lea's Auto Sales & Leasing, Inc., 916 S.W.2d 845 (1996)
Parent Document
Amador v. Lea's Auto Sales & Leasing, Inc., 916 S.W.2d 845 (1996)
Jurisdiction
Missouri (state)
Effective Date
1996-02-01

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remarks by plaintiffs’ counsel during closing arguments. At one point, an objection was lodged by defendant’s counsel that opposing counsel was testifying to facts not in evidence. The trial court ruled at that time that remarks were invited by statements previously made by defendant’s counsel. Again, we defer to the trial court’s discretion in assessing the derogatory nature of any remarks and any prejudicial effect that they may have had on the jury. (The court has wide latitude in responding to the arguments of opposing counsel.) Kelly, 798 S.W.2d at 704. Subpoint is denied.