Chap. 558.—An ACT to allow counsel for the commonwealth and
the prisoner, on the trial of all cases of felony and misdemeanor,
to make an opening statement.

Approved March 1, 1892.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia,
That on the trial of any case of felony or misdemeanor, and
before any evidence is submitted on either side, counsel
for the commonwealth and for the prisoner, respectively,
shall have the right to make an opening statement of their
case to the jury.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.