Is there any particular case allocation system before the civil courts in Belgium?
The BJC only provides for a set of rules for calling witnesses. Witnesses will testify before the judge who conducts the interrogation. The parties’ lawyers cannot conduct an examination and/or cross-examination. There are no particular rules on witness statements or depositions. The court will freely assess the evidence value of the submitted statements or depositions. As stated above, witness evidence is generally not used in commercial proceedings.
