A Suffolk Superior Court judge is expected to rule on a case involving the renovation and re-use of White Stadium in the coming days after a three-day trial concluded last Thursday afternoon.

Judge Matthew Nestor said he would consider all arguments and make a ruling in the next two weeks.

Contractors for the city and Boston Unity Soccer Partners have already started to demolish the old White Stadium grandstands inside Franklin Park. Neighbors and open space advocates challenged that plan in court.

The trial began last Tuesday in the Civil Division downtown, with pre-trial motions heard that Monday. Those motions ended up limiting the case only to whether or not state open space laws (Article 97) apply. City officials believe the stadium is like a school, and they are only renovating it, which would not require the lengthy Article 97. Those bringing suit believe the stadium is part of Franklin Park.

A city spokesperson said they were confident in their case.

“We believe that state law and decades of evidence make clear that White Stadium is a school facility, which the Boston Public Schools has full authority to rebuild with the financial assistance of a private partner, to better serve students and the public,” read the statement. “We thank the Superior Court for its careful consideration. We are confident in our position and our plan to deliver the new home for BPS student athletics that Boston deserves.”

The opposition, known as Franklin Park Defenders, said they were glad to be heard.

“A few wealthy, powerful people are trying to profit off of Franklin Park, in violation of our state’s laws,” said neighbor Dr. Jean McGuire, who testified in the case. “If this massive redevelopment project is allowed to go forward, our communities will continue pay the price. This is the public’s park, and we’re grateful to finally have our day in court to