Sentences with phrase «cited by opposing counsel»

And how can he be expected, often on the spur of the moment, to assess numerous conflicting or narrowly distinguishable precedents cited by opposing counsel?

Maybe the cases cited by opposing counsel are procedurally distinguishable: motion to dismiss vs. summary judgment.

Stepping out into the hallway to pull up a case cited by opposing counsel simply wasn't an option.

Not exact matches

Currently, the Model Code of Professional Conduct rules include a duty to respect the tribunal, but fail to mention a similar duty to respect opposing counsel, which is actually one of the issues most frequently cited by SRLs.