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Rule CPR-150 Pre-trial conferences

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated41st Judicial Circuit - Clay, Jackson and Leslie Circuit Courts

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
41st Judicial Circuit - Clay, Jackson and Leslie Circuit Courts
Regional Rules of Civil Procedure
KY CJLC Rule CPR-150
Rule CPR-150 Pre-trial conferences
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1. Pre-trial conferences may be held in the court's discretion or upon the motion of either party.
2. Pre-trial conferences may be assigned by the Court immediately upon receipt of notice and motion to set a case for trial under CR 40, or upon the Court's own order at any time.
3. Except in cases specifically ordered by the Court, before a case is placed on a jury docket, and in all cases before an action is heard at the pre-trial conference, the parties shall comply with the following:
a. Determine that pleadings are completed and all issues of fact joined;
b. Complete discovery if possible;
c. Prepare proposed instructions to be tendered to the court and opposing counsel, subject to revision;
d. Be prepared to stipulate undisputed facts by either party;
e. In tort actions involving personal injury, be prepared to exchange medical reports and copies of medical bills or other evidence of special damages;
f. To discuss all material points of law;
g. To discuss the nature of the case, the theories of the parties, admitted facts, the ultimate facts which will be disputed, and the points of law to be passed on by the courts.
4. In advance of a civil pre-trial conference counsel shall consult their respective clients as to the authority for a settlement, and shall make good faith efforts to obtain authorization within certain figures for settlement.
5. The following matters, among others, may also be considered at civil pre-trial conferences:
a. Hearing and deciding any motions pending before the court, including motions for summary judgment;
b. On stipulation of the parties, determine issues of law, and if there is no triable issue of fact, render judgment;
c. Inquire as to whether all discovery proceedings and physical examinations have been completed, and if not, place limits on the completion thereof, if necessary;
d. Determine the right of a trial by jury and any demand therefor;
e. Estimate the time required for a trial;
f. In the court's discretion, assign a date for the trial of the case;
g. Such matters as may aid in the expeditious, economical, and just disposition of the action.

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HISTORY: Amended effective August 27, 2003; effective April 22, 1994.
Clay, Jackson and Leslie Circuit Court Rule CPR-150, KY R CLAY CIR CT Rule CPR-150
Current with amendments received through November 15, 2023. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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