Jan. 14 at 9:11 PM
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Trial Begins (Day 1 of 7) A typical Chancery trial schedule:
Day 1: Openings + first witnesses
Days 2–6: Fact witnesses, expert witnesses, cross-examination
Day 7: Final witnesses + closings (if the judge allows oral closings)
Because this is a bench trial, the judge may ask questions throughout.
Post Trial Briefing (March–April 2026)
Chancery almost always requires post-trial briefing, usually:
Opening post-trial briefs: ~30 days after transcript
Answering briefs: ~30 days later
Optional reply briefs: sometimes allowed, sometimes not
This is where the judge gets the full legal argument tied to the trial record.
Post Trial Oral Argument (May–June 2026)
The court often schedules a post-trial argument after briefing. This is the final chance to clarify issues.
Final Opinion (Summer–Fall 2026)
Chancery opinions in complex cases typically issue:
2–6 months after post-trial argument
Faster if the issues are narrow
Given the sanctions and the judge’s posture, this may lean toward the faster end.
