Pre trial checklist commercial court

The pre-trial checklist should then be sent to the court in which the case is proceeding, together with the listing fee where required. There is no requirement that the parties exchange copies of their pre-trial checklists with each other. However, they are encouraged to do so to avoid the court being given conflicting or incomplete information.

A non-practising solicitor, Nicola is also a fully qualified journalist. For the past 20 years, she has worked as a legal journalist, editor and author. Form N How do I fill in a Pre-trial Checklist? What is a pre-trial checklist? Preliminary matters At the top left hand side of the form, you should insert your name and confirm your status by deleting the appropriate words.

Part A Part A deals with compliance with the directions which will have previously been given by the court. You should confirm: whether those directions have been complied with. If they have not, state which directions have not been complied with and the date by which this will be done; whether any additional directions are required. If additional directions are required, you should attach an application notice, a draft order and the appropriate court fee to the pre-trial checklist.

You should also confirm whether or not these have been agreed with the other party. Part B Part B of the pre-trial checklist deals with witnesses. You should: state how many witnesses will be giving evidence on your behalf at the trial; ask the court to avoid, where possible, certain dates for the trial if the trial date has not yet been fixed.

If you or one of your witnesses is unable to attend court on a certain date, state who they are and the reason why they are unable to attend court. This tracker includes all Practical Law legal updates relating to dispute resolution on the COVID outbreak, together with, where appropriate, selected other items of interest identified by our editorial team.

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Also Found In Trial. Maintained Resource Type Practice notes. Jurisdictions England Wales. Multi-track pre-trial administration: key points. Fast track pre-trial administration: key points. Settling after the trial date has been fixed. London Circuit Commercial Court: practice note on trial directions for Part 7 claims trials lasting five days or less.

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