"YOUR HONOR, THE PROSECUTION RESTS"

A litigant, after he formally offers his documentary evidence, would manifest that he rests his case - meaning, he is convinced that he has presented the evidence necessary to support his case.

Only then that the litigant may be deemed to have officially terminated the presentation of his evidence. At that point, the court begins to consider the admissibility of the evidence thus offered.

No judgment is rendered yet for the other party must be given the opportunity to present his evidence in support of his defense.

Once the defense has rested its case and made a formal offer of his evidence, the court will rule on the admissibility of the evidence.

If no further proceedings are sought or allowed, the case is deemed submitted for resolution and on the basis of the evidence presented by both parties, the court renders a decision or judgment.

I rest my case.