After the deliberations, the parties were allowed to submit their notes and other arguments.

Judge Rafeedie gave defense lawyers 10 days to submit written arguments supporting their claims.

Both sides will submit written arguments interpreting the jury's verdict within 30 days, and Judge Weinstein will make the final ruling.

Court proceedings mostly involve written hearings and are inquisitorial, with judges having the parties submit written testimony or arguments.

As a result, she said, Sweden would not submit any new evidence or arguments to the high court hearing.

All three governing bodies have submitted arguments against the cuts to a BBC consultation process which closed on Dec 21.

Mr. Sabey said he was planning to submit written arguments to the homeowners' lawyer.

He gave the plaintiffs 10 days to submit new arguments.

Many groups, including the Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, have submitted written arguments opposing the trial.

Before Mr Straw makes a final ruling, he has given everyone involved in the case seven days to submit arguments for his consideration.