This short paper offers a Provincial Judge’s perspective and tips into matters of trial preparation and conduct. Comments address topics such as preparation considerations, communicating with opposing counsel and the Court, opening statements, examination-in-chief, hearsay, cross-examination, objections, and closing statements.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Provincial Court Civil Practice program in Calgary on January 24, 2020 and in Edmonton on January 31, 2020.