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=== What happens next === | === What happens next === | ||
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. | 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'''. | ||
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. | 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. | ||