A trial judge is a person that oversees a court case and makes decisions about the case's proceedings, such as what evidence can be used and how the trial should be conducted. Full definition
The lesson for trial judges in divorce is clear: when in doubt, set aside a default judgement if the defendant appears within a reasonable time, regardless of the 30 day deadline. (divorceinfo.com)
The Court of Appeal noted that the summary trial judge did not address the issue of whether the 2001 agreement was legally binding. (slaw.ca)
On the one hand, the decision reflects a desire to put more discretion in the hands of trial judges and to expand the boundaries of judicial decision - making. (thecourt.ca)