What happens at a trial?

At a trial, both sides are given an opportunity to present their evidence and make a legal argument. There is a formal structure or order for how a trial occurs.

The steps at a trial are:

1. Opening statements
2. The Claimant calls witness and presents evidence
3. Respondent/Defendant is given a chance to question these witnesses
4. The Respondent/Defendant calls witness and presents evidence
5. Claimant is given a chance to question these witnesses
6. The Claimant and Respondent/Defendant make closing statements
7. The judge makes a decision

You can read about what happens at a trial on How to Separate or in more detail on SmallClaimsBC.