Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 235
As amended through September 23, 2024
As soon as the jury is impaneled the attorney for the plaintiff may make an opening statement. The attorney for the defendant may immediately follow with an opening statement. An opening statement may not be made at any other time, except in the discretion of the trial court.
Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 235
Committee Comments
This is a revision of Rule 6.4 of the Uniform Rules for the Circuit Courts of Illinois.