At this stage, questions are asked, witnesses are presented, and both lawyers will argue their respective positions to a judge (a bench trial) or jury (a jury trial). Bench trials are preferable when cases are complex and involve intricate legal theories, whereas jury trials are a good choice when the facts are straightforward and easy to convey. More @Wikipedia
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