Unless otherwise ordered, a trial will take place where the judicial proceedings were commenced.

A party can make an application for a trial within 90 days after close of pleadings if the trial is expected to take less than 5 days.

Also, both parties may jointly initiate the procedures for setting down a case for trial by filing a Certificate of Readiness. If one party refuses to sign a Certificate of Readiness, or fails within 10 days of receiving one to complete or sign, then the opposing party may apply for an order that the case by placed on the pre-trial list.

Once a proceeding has been placed on the pre-trial list, all parties are considered to be ready for trial.

A trial in NL is always heard by a single judge, unless there is an exception as discussed above to it being held before a jury. In such cases juries consist of 6 members. Any 5 jurors may return a verdict.

A party can appeal an application to the Newfoundland Court of Appeal from a decision of the Supreme Court of NL Trial Division. A Notice of Appeal must be brought within 30 days of the filing of the order appealed from. A Notice of Appeal will be served on any party in a proceeding who may be affected by the appeal as soon as practicable after the filing.