Court cases are decided on the basis of the facts and evidence presented. Or are they?

I have long believed that court cases are essentially a battle of stories, and whoever tells the most plausible and persuasive story wins. This article might change your mind as well: The Arsenal of Persuasion: Make your closing argument a really good story. The article has some great examples of the persuasive power of stories.

Thanks to Stephanie West Allen for the link via the WorkingStories list.