Rule 18 - Pre-trial Flashcards
What is a pre-trial?
Pretrial, also called pretrial conference or pretrial review, is a hearing prior to trial, which all parties involved in the trial attempt to determine the issues, laws, or facts matter, before the court trial. It would be held when all initial pleadings have been submitted.
Who shall appear during pre-trial?
Section 4. Appearance of parties. — It shall be the duty of the parties and their counsel to appear at the pre-trial. The non-appearance of a party may be excused only if a valid cause is shown therefor or if a representative shall appear in his behalf fully authorized in writing to enter into an amicable settlement, to submit to alternative modes of dispute resolution, and to enter into stipulations or admissions of facts and of documents.
What is the nature of a pre-trial?
Pre-trial is mandatory.
What is the main objective of a pre-trial?
To simplify, abbreviate and expedite the trial, or totally dispense with it.
Arbitration means _________.
an alternative dispute resolution method where the parties in dispute agree to have their case heard by a qualified arbitrator out of court.
mini-trial means _______.
a private, consensual process where the attorneys for each party make a brief presentation of the case as if at a trial.
