Summary Trial Procedure

Question 1

When a summary trial may be heard in the absence of the D because he has failed to attend

Answer 1

O18 MUST continue. U18, MAY if there is no acceptable reason for his absence

Question 2

When a case will be stayed of abuse of process

Answer 2

Where it would be impossible to give D a fair trial

Question 3

Requirements for a submission of no case to answer

Answer 3

Where P’s evidence is insufficient for any reasonable court to properly convict.

Question 4

P may only make a closing speech in the mags if

Answer 4

D is legally represented or has called witnesses other than himself.

Question 5

The court may make a Defendant’s Costs Order if

Answer 5

(a) costs were wasted, or

(b) he was successful in the CC

Question 6

Costs cover…

Answer 6

any expenses “properly incurred” up to a “just and reasonable sum”.

Question 7

The court can order costs against any party which have been incurred…

Answer 7

As a result of an unnecessary or improper act or omission.