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Rule HCPR-215 Pre-trial conferences in civil cases

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated26th Judicial Circuit - Harlan Circuit Court

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
26th Judicial Circuit - Harlan Circuit Court
KY RHCC Rule HCPR-215
Rule HCPR-215 Pre-trial conferences in civil cases
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(1) At a scheduled pretrial conference in a civil case, or at a time specifically ordered by the Court, the parties shall be ready to comply with the following:
a. Determine that the pleadings are completed and all issues of fact have been joined;
b. Announce that completion of discovery, if possible; if not; then show that a good faith effort to complete a significant part of discovery has been made;
c. In tort actions involving personal injury, be prepared to discuss material points of law and to stipulate undisputed facts; and
d. Be prepared to advise the Court of any foreseen special witness problems, i.e. special health needs or conveniences of witnesses or parties, etc.
(2) In advance of a civil pretrial, counsel shall consult with their respective clients in order to determine scope of authority for settlement, predispositions of clients toward settlement, and make a good faith effort to explore any possibility of settlement with opposing counsel.
(3) At a civil pretrial conference the additional following matters may also be considered by the parties:
a. Estimated length of trial;
b. Any further discovery problems not heretofore anticipated or any allegations of noncompliance;
c. Any other relevant matters which may expedite the economical and speedy disposition of the action; and
d. The feasibility of pretrial mediation.
(4) At a pretrial conference, the Court may also order the submission of memorandums of law regarding the issues expected to arise at trial.

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HISTORY: Amended effective September 7, 2010; prior amendment effective March 6, 2007.
Harlan Circuit Court Rule HCPR-215, KY R HARLAN CIR CT Rule HCPR-215
Current with amendments received through November 15, 2023. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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