A "bench trial" is a trial before a judge sitting without a jury. The judge alone decides the case.
It can be accomplished in three manners: The defendant pleads guilty - the judge declares a mis-trial - or the judge dismisses the charges.
Summary Judgement ends a case before trial.
A civil trial begins when a person brings a lawsuit against another for monetary restitution. The matter will go before a judge, and the judge will decide if the lawsuit is valid.
A trial cannot be dismissed. A case can be dismissed before it goes to trial. A judge can allow testimony if it is within the bounds of admissible evidence, regardless of whether or not that evidence was presented at a prior hearing or trial.
If a judge dies during a trial, a new judge would typically be assigned to the case to ensure continuity and proceed with the trial. The new judge would review the case documents and proceedings before making any decisions or rulings.
The judge at Jurgis' trial was Judge Pat Callahan.
The trial Judge.
She really didn't have a trial. After she was taken off the bus and to jail she went before a judge and was fined 5.00.
The Sixth amendment of the Constitution, which commands a speedy trial at least,
Bench trial
A trial to a judge sitting without a jury is called a "bench trial."