In the trial timetable for fast, intermediate, and multi-track, what comes after the closing speeches?

• A. The costs hearing occurs
• B. The court will call more witnesses
• C. The judge will deliver judgment
• D. The parties exchange further affidavits

Answer: (C)

The key step after the final submissions is the judge’s decision on the case. Once closing speeches have concluded, the tribunal uses the evidence and arguments presented to render the judgment. This may be delivered orally at the end of the trial or reserved for a later date, in which case a written judgment is issued.

This fits the timetable because the purpose of closing speeches is to summarize and crystallize the positions of the parties once all evidence has been heard. The other options don’t align with the flow: calling more witnesses would extend the evidence stage, exchanging further affidavits would occur earlier, and a costs hearing typically follows after the judgment is given.