Proceedings

Okay kiddo, so when people need to solve a problem or argue about something, they sometimes go to court. When they get to court, they start a legal process called "proceedings".

During proceedings, both sides get to talk and present evidence to help the judge decide who is right. The judge is like the boss of the courtroom and makes sure everything is fair and follows the rules.

When the proceedings start, the first person to speak is usually the one who started the court case. They tell the judge what the problem is and explain why they think they are right. Then, the other side gets a turn to speak and explain why they think they are right.

After everyone has had a chance to speak, they present evidence. Evidence is like clues that help the judge make a decision. Evidence can be things like papers, photos, or even witnesses who saw what happened.

Then, once all the evidence has been presented, the judge makes a decision. This decision is called a "judgment." The judgment can decide who wins the case or even how much money someone has to pay as a penalty.

So that's what proceedings is all about, kiddo. It's like a big game where everyone gets to present their arguments and evidence and then the judge makes a decision.