What course of action appears to carry the lower risk of injustice if it should turn out to have been wrong once a full hearing on the merits has taken place? (newlawjournal.co.uk)
Either party may set a final hearing on the merits by contacting the clerk / administrator of the court. (info.legalzoom.com)
Has taken six cases to a full trial or substantive hearing on the merits and has obtained a successful outcome in all of them. (blplaw.com)