Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Trial Procedure — Plaintiff Must Formally Close Case Before Defence Is Called Upon to Open

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

A plaintiff must formally close his case before the defendant is called upon to open its defence. This sequential order is fundamental to trial procedure. The principle applies to civil trial procedure. The rule ensures the defendant knows the full case to answer. The court…

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