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The purpose of a pre-trial conference is to look at the totality of the evidence to be adduced in the trial together with the pleading. That would ensure that the issues are considered and condensed in pre-trial conference minutes. ( Smith v Min Sik Pak [2008] FJHC 354 )
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoBasically it is an administrative meeting between both attorneys in the case and the judge where the tentative plans for the conduct of the trial are laid out and an understanding is achieved (insofar as possible) about the facts of the case, the number of witnesses who will be called, the evidence to be presented, etc, and the length of time it will take to try it.
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∙ 9y agoIt is a meeting between the judge and the attorneys. They discuss issues and share some plan of the case.
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Does the judge have to be present during a pretrial?
A "pretrial" WHAT? A pre-trial HEARING - yes. A pre-trial CONFERENCE - no.
What does PNC stand for in legal terms?
Pretrial negotiation conference
What does PNC on a court document stand for?
Pretrial Negotiation Conference
Can you go to someone else's pretrial conference?
Usually only if you are called as a witness.
An order setting a trial date is more likely to be entered?
At a pretrial conference.
Who may attend a pretrial conference?
it depends on whether the trial is civil or criminal
Who can attend a pretrial conference?
For a discussion of pre-trial conferences, see the below link: :
What is a mandatory pretrial?
A mandatory pretrial conference is a meeting that is required to be held before the trial in order to outline the issues of a case and set timeframes for legal and procedural matters. Pretrial conferences are governed by rules of state and local courts, which can, and do, vary.
Which of the following is the proper order of events in a civil action?
Pleadings, Discovery, Pretrial Conference, Trial, Appeal.
What are proper order of events in a civil action?
Discovery, pretrial conference, trial, pleadings, appeal
Can the case be resolved at a pretrial conference even when you are pleading Not Guilty as defense of self defense in a criminal case?
Yes.
What happens after a pre trial conference?
I am not quilty of the charges against me for assault, should I accept community service at pretrial conference?
