Roberson v. Roberson

MORRIS, Chief Judge.

It is a well-established principle of trial practice that control over the arguments of counsel is largely within the discretion of the presiding judge. See Rupert v. Rupert, 15 N.C. App. 730, 190 S.E. 2d 693 (1972), cert. denied, 282 N.C. 153, 191 S.E. 2d 759 (1972). Indeed, the power of the trial judge is to maintain absolute control of his courtroom is essential to the maintenance of proper decorum and the effective administration of justice. “It may still be said that the judge holds his court as a driver holds the reins (Webster), to govern, guide restrain, except…