That official slowly and clearly repeats the oath. Each juror indicates by his upraised hand that he takes this oath. The trial proceeds when the jury has been sworn. There are usually six stages of trial in jury cases. Sometimes the opening statements are omitted.
Plaintiff calls witnesses and produces evidence to prove plaintiff's case.
Defendant may call witnesses and produce evidence to disprove the plaintiff's case and to prove the defendant's claims. Plaintiff may call witnesses to disprove what was said by the defendant's witnesses. The judge instructs the jury as to the law. Arguments are made by the lawyer on each side. During the trial, witnesses called by either side may be cross-examined by the lawyers on the other side.