This section examines an additional principle from the גמרא in שבת: beyond receiving priority in the order of cases, a תלמיד חכם (Torah scholar) is also entitled to especially careful consideration of arguments that may support his position.

This section presents the רמב״ם’s hierarchy for deciding which case בית דין should hear first and examines how his ruling differs from the ריטב״א and from the apparent implication of the גמרא in כתובות.

This section examines the ריטב״א’s distinction between a תלמיד חכם (Torah scholar) and his relative, and whether their priority applies even after בית דין has already begun hearing another case.

This section presents the ריטב״א’s explanation of why giving priority to a תלמיד חכם (Torah scholar) does not normally create an appearance of favoritism, despite the problematic outcome in the story of רב ענן and רב נחמן.

This section completes the story of רב ענן and רב נחמן in כתובות and highlights the tension between giving precedence for כבוד התורה (honoring Torah scholars) and maintaining the appearance of complete impartiality in בית דין.

This section examines how the priority given to a תלמיד חכם (Torah scholar) fits with the general rule that cases should be heard in the order in which they arrive, and presents the two approaches of תוספות.

This section introduces the basic rules governing the order in which a בית דין (rabbinical court) should hear multiple cases, beginning with the general rule of “first come, first served” and the special priority accorded to a תלמיד חכם (Torah scholar).

These final סעיפים briefly mention three related procedural questions, but the שולחן ערוך refers them to other סימנים where they are discussed in detail.

This section explains how the halachic principles of legal expenses are applied in contemporary batei din, where litigation costs can be substantial.

This section discusses how בית דין determines the amount of expenses a סרבן must reimburse: whether proof is required, whether בית דין may estimate the costs, and whether the claimant may collect by oath.