How to run a civil trial

          From a point of view of a judge, please submit a one-page summary of how to run a civil trial including, ruling on motions and issuing proper jury instructions. Think about the following questions: 1- What is the burden of proof? 2-Understand the facts. 3-Understand the law and the issues that will be argued. 4-Understand how to run a trial. 5- Know how to rule on motions and handle objections (Ex – hearsay, relevance) 6- Know how to rule on admissibility of evidence.