Strengths Of Pleadings ( Pre Trial Procedure )

Question 1

Reach an out of court settlement

Answer 1

Parties are provided with various opportunities

Question 2

Allow the parties to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each other’s case

Answer 2

Helps parties decide if they should concede certain facts in dispute

Question 3

Allow parties to determine whether it is worthwhile proceeding (answer with example)

Answer 3

Plaintiff may decide not to proceed if the defendant has a clear defence

Question 4

Provide the court with information

Answer 4

Court will receive a copy of each of the documents filed in the pleadings stage

Question 5

Might result in some issues being conceded

Answer 5

This speeds up the trial