Closing arguments in McCourt trial set Wednesday

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Closing arguments in the divorce trial between Frank and Jamie McCourt are set for Wednesday.

The final witnesses appeared Monday. There is no court session scheduled Tuesday.

Steve Susman is expected to deliver the closing argument on behalf of Frank. Dennis Wasser is expected to deliver the closing argument on behalf of Jamie. David Boies, the celebrated trial lawyer retained by Jamie to handle cross-examinations, is representing another client this week and is not in attendance.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Peter Lichtman, the mediator in last Friday’s settlement talks, also consulted with the parties on Monday. The parties are expected to resume mediation at some point following closing arguments.

In the absence of a settlement, Judge Scott Gordon would have until Dec. 28 to rule whether the Dodgers belong solely to Frank McCourt or whether they should be considered community property, which could lead to the sale of the team.

The Dodgers will not finish with a winning record for the first time in five years, and the wait for a ruling could complicate efforts to improve the team. The winter meetings are scheduled Dec. 6-9.

Bill Shaikin at Los Angeles Superior Court