OPINION OF THE COURT
JOSE A. PADILLA, JR., J.
In this case of first impression, the sole issue is whether a unit of time measure of damages argument made by plaintiff's counsel, during his opening statement in this personal injury action, warrants a declaration of a mistrial. Upon oral argument, and its own research, the court makes the following determination:
The purpose of an opening statement is to permit the parties to advance their client's...
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