Following the Opening Statements at a Trial, The

Multiple Choice

Following the opening statements at a trial, the:

A) bailiff flips a coin to see who goes first
B) defendant goes first since he has the burden of proving the plaintiff's arguments are wrong
C) plaintiff goes first since she has the burden of proving that her arguments are correct
D) plaintiff goes first in civil cases, the defendant goes first in criminal cases
E) judge decides who goes first depending on the type of case