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Opening Argument

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Case Commentary: Leon v. Ruiz No. MO:19-CV-00293-RCG, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 43758 (W.D. Tex. Mar. 13, 2020)

James D. Garbolino
July 29, 2020

Defenses | General Denial

In this case, a father presented a prima facie case for the return of his child, but the mother waited until her opening statement at trial to present her affirmative defenses.

Holding

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