Will the public be able to listen to my evidence?
In civil cases, the court will normally remain open and any member of the public can sit in the public gallery at the back of the courtroom and listen to the evidence being given, unless they are a witness and haven't yet given their own evidence.
It is also possible that the judge or sheriff may consider closing the court or excluding particular individuals, if, for example, there is a known risk of intimidation or if the witness's evidence is likely to be particularly distressing.
You should always tell the lawyer who has cited you, a court official or the police about any intimidation either before or during the case.