After the opening statements of a trial are made, the?

A. ?plaintiff's case is heard first.
B. ?defendant's case is heard first.
C. ?judge decides the order in which the cases will be heard.
D. ?attorneys will flip a coin to decide which side's case will be heard first.


Answer: A

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