No evidence, inference or argument is permitted in them.
Issue .-- It is a principle of pleading that "everything not denied is presumed to be admitted." The fact or facts asserted by one party and denied by the other constitute the issue.

If the defendant does not make answer on or before the day appointed in the summons and does not appear on that day, judgment may be rendered against him.

If the plaintiff fail to appear, he loses the suit and has to pay the costs.

For sufficient cause either party may have the suit adjourned or postponed for a short time.
Jury .-- On demand of either party a jury must be impaneled.

The jury usually consists of twelve persons, but by consent of the parties the number may be less.