Article 13 — Order of Proceedings | Notion

§13.1 Unless otherwise directed by the Court, the trial shall proceed in the following sequence:

(a) opening statement by the initiating party;
(b) opening statement by the responding party;
(c) presentation of evidence by the initiating party;
(d) cross-examination by the responding party;
(e) presentation of evidence by the responding party;
(f) cross-examination by the initiating party;
(g) rebuttal evidence where permitted;
(h) closing arguments by the initiating party;
(i) closing arguments by the responding party;
(j) final determination by the Court.

§13.2 The Court may vary this order where necessary to prevent prejudice, avoid delay, or promote efficiency.

§13.3 The Court may impose reasonable time limits on each stage of proceedings to ensure effective case management.