Trial

(a) The trial in small claims cases shall be informal. All parties shall be required to take an oath or affirmation but may be permitted to testify informally. The court may hear the case by offers from each of the parties as to what their evidence would prove if the court were to hear all witnesses and documents submitted. However, either party has the right to object to this procedure. (b) Parties shall bring to the trial all witnesses, documents or other evidence upon which they intend to rely to prove or defend their case. The court will not make contact with persons not in attendance or accept evidence not presented during the trial. (c) If the plaintiff fails to appear, the judgment shall be issued in favor of the defendant. If the defendant fails to appear, a judgment shall be issued in favor of the plaintiff. If neither party appears, the case shall be dismissed.