summation

n. the final argument of an attorney at the close of a trial in which he/she attempts to convince the judge and/or jury of the virtues of the client's case. (See: closing argument)

summation

the concluding statements made by opposing counsel in a case before a court.

Collins Dictionary of Law © W.J. Stewart, 2006

Mentioned in

balance sheet
Closing Argument
Darrow, Clarence Seward
mistrial
opinion
Opinion of the Supreme Court of California, People v. Stewart
Self-Defense

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