Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Do the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure eliminate the possibility of being suprised by evidence by evidence at trial, and, is the "Perry Mason dramatic moment a thing of the past?


Asked on 8/26/09, 4:41 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

That "Perry Mason" moment was always a thing of fiction.

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Answered on 8/26/09, 4:44 pm
Gordon Fenderson Fenderson Law Firm

The Perry Mason dramatic moment does not exist. That was made for television. Kind of like the Dukes of Hazard.

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Answered on 8/26/09, 4:57 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Sarah's right. The theory of the rules is that cases should be decided on the facts as opposed to last minute surprises.

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Answered on 8/26/09, 4:57 pm


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