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** a man, call him '''My Lord'' or ''Your Lordship'', and if | ** a man, call him '''My Lord'' or ''Your Lordship'', and if | ||
** a woman, call her ''My Lady'' or ''Your Ladyship''. | ** a woman, call her ''My Lady'' or ''Your Ladyship''. | ||
* Always be respectful to the judge and to everyone else in the courtroom, including the court clerk, the sheriff (if any) and the other party and counsel. | * Always be respectful to the judge and to everyone else in the courtroom, including the court clerk, the sheriff (if any), and the other party and counsel. | ||
* When speaking to a witness, use Mr., Ms., or Dr. followed by their surname, rather than the witness' first name (which is too casual). | * When speaking to a witness, use Mr., Ms., or Dr., followed by their surname, rather than the witness' first name (which is too casual). | ||
For more tips on conducting a trial in Supreme Court, see the Legal Services Society of British Columbia’s online resource: [https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/legal-help/if-you-have-go-court/supreme-court/schedule-and-prepare-your-supreme Schedule and Prepare for your Supreme Court Trial]. | For more tips on conducting a trial in Supreme Court, see the Legal Services Society of British Columbia’s online resource: [https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/legal-help/if-you-have-go-court/supreme-court/schedule-and-prepare-your-supreme Schedule and Prepare for your Supreme Court Trial]. |
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