Trial Procedure In Supreme Court

Question 1

Case is called and appearances are entered (Step 1)

Answer 1

Judge calls parties, representatives say who they’re representing

Question 2

Jury empanelment if applicable (Step 2)

Answer 2

Either side can challenge the jurors

Question 3

Plaintiffs opening address (Step 3)

Answer 3

Plaintiffs barrister outlines the case

Question 4

Plaintiffs case (Step 4)

Answer 4

Plaintiffs party presents their case

Question 5

View (Step 5)

Answer 5

Case may be adjourned until judge and parties meet at scene of wrongdoing

Question 6

Submission of no case to answer (Step 6)

Answer 6

Defence argues the plaintiff did not bring out sufficient evidence to argue

Question 7

Defendants opening address (Step 7)

Answer 7

Defences counsel outlines their case

Question 8

Defendants case (Step 8)

Answer 8

Defendants party presents their case

Question 9

Defendants closing address (Step 9)

Answer 9

Defendants counsel sums up case and appeals to jury

Question 10

Plaintiffs closing address (Step 10)

Answer 10

Plaintiffs counsel sums up case and appeals to jury

Question 11

Judges summing up if jury is present (Step 11)

Answer 11

Judge explains the case to the jurors

Question 12

Verdict by judge or jury (Step 12)

Answer 12

Judge or jury decides on remedy if plaintiff succeeds