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Difference between revisions of "Family Law Trials in Supreme Court"
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(a) '''Opening Statement of the Claimant:''' At the beginning of the trial, the claimant (or claimant’s counsel) has the opportunity to tell the court what the case is about and what proof the claimant will be presenting. | (a) '''Opening Statement of the Claimant:''' At the beginning of the trial, the claimant (or claimant’s counsel) has the opportunity to tell the court what the case is about and what proof the claimant will be presenting. | ||
(b) '''Claimant’s Presentation of Evidence:''' The claimant (or claimant’s counsel) will then call each of their witnesses, including the claimant themself, to testify and to introduce any applicable exhibits into evidence ( | (b) '''Claimant’s Presentation of Evidence:''' The claimant (or claimant’s counsel) will then call each of their witnesses, including the claimant themself, to testify and to introduce any applicable exhibits into evidence (i.e.: documents or objects). The respondent (or respondent’s counsel) will then have the right to cross-examine the witnesses. | ||
(c) '''Opening Statement of the Respondent:''' After the claimant has finished presenting their witnesses and evidence, the respondent (or respondent’s counsel) is entitled to make an opening statement to the court. | (c) '''Opening Statement of the Respondent:''' After the claimant has finished presenting their witnesses and evidence, the respondent (or respondent’s counsel) is entitled to make an opening statement to the court. | ||
