Supreme Court Rules 2000
573Entry of judgment after trial
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573 Entry of judgment after trial
(1) At or after the trial, the judge may –
(a) direct that any appropriate judgment be entered; or
(b) adjourn the case for further consideration; or
(c) give leave to any party to apply for judgment.
(2) On an application for judgment, the judge –
(a) may draw any inference of fact not inconsistent with the finding of the jury; or
(b) if all the materials necessary for finally determining a question in dispute or for awarding any relief sought are before the Court, may give judgment accordingly; or
(c) if all the materials referred to in paragraph (b) are not before the Court, may direct –
(i) the application to stand over for further consideration; and
(ii) any issue or question to be tried or determined and any account or inquiry to be taken and made as may be appropriate.