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 === What happens next ===
-In Supreme Court, the process is more complex than in Small Claims Court. The '''plaintiff''' (person suing you) must file and serve you with a '''Statement of Claim''', setting out the claim in detail. You (the '''defendant''') must then answer with a '''Statement of Defence'''.
+In Supreme Court, the process is more complex than in Small Claims Court. During the next stage of a Supreme Court proceeding, known as '''discovery''', the parties exchange documents and may cross-examine each other outside of court. Finally, if the case is not resolved, it will proceed to trial.
-During the next stage of a Supreme Court proceeding, known as "discovery", the parties exchange documents and may cross-examine each other outside of court. Finally, if the case is not resolved, it will proceed to trial.
+In Supreme Court the parties are responsible for scheduling steps in the proceeding themselves, including examinations for discovery, pre-trial procedures such as a case management conference, as well as the trial.
 == Where to get help ==