Conn. Practice Book § 15-6 (2026)

Sec. 15-6. Opening Argument Instead of reading the pleadings, counsel for any party shall be permitted to make a brief opening statement to the jury in jury cases, or in a court case at the discretion of the presiding judge, to apprise the trier in general terms as to the nature of the case being presented for trial. The presiding judge shall have discretion as to the latitude of the statements of counsel. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 296.)