Trial

Question 1

Use of witness summonses

Answer 1

Must be issued at least 7 days before the trial, and are valid to the end of the trial

Question 2

Skeleton arguments

Answer 2

Not too long, assist the judge

Question 3

Submissions on costs orders

Answer 3

If no mention of costs in order, then each party bears their own, but counsel can include submissions to persuade the court on costs