Rule 44.1 – Determination of Foreign Law

A party who intends to raise an issue concerning the law of a foreign country shall give notice in the party’s pleadings or other reasonable written notice. The Court, in determining foreign law, may consider any relevant material or source, including testimony,...

Rule 44 – Proof of Official Records

(a) Authentication. (1) Domestic. An official record kept within the United States, or any state, district or commonwealth, or within a territory subject to the administrative or judicial jurisdiction of the United States, or an entry therein, when admissible for any...

Rule 43 – Evidence

(a) Form and admissibility. In all trials the testimony of witnesses shall be taken orally in open court, unless otherwise provided by these Rules, by statute or by order for cause. All evidence shall be admitted which is admissible under statute or under the rules of...

Rule 42.2 – Type of Trial; Record

(a) Unless otherwise required by statute or rule, all hearings or trials shall be conducted privately by the Court without a jury. Only those persons shall be admitted to the courtroom who are parties or attorneys representing parties; the Court may also admit persons...