Summons were also issued by the court today for the Tari Election manageress and Returning officer to appear in court this Friday.
Following the March 13 ruling which saw 10 of the 13 petition grounds dismissed, parties returned before Justice David Cannings today.
Two preliminary motions were addressed this morning by the court before trial commenced.
James Marape’s lawyer, Robert Leo asked the court to reconsider its decision of March 13, when it dismissed his objection to competency motion.