The purpose of a pre-trial conference is to look at the totality of the evidence to be adduced in the trial together with the pleading. That would ensure that the issues are considered and condensed in pre-trial conference minutes. ( Smith v Min Sik Pak [2008] FJHC 354 )
Basically it is an administrative meeting between both attorneys in the case and the judge where the tentative plans for the conduct of the trial are laid out and an understanding is achieved (insofar as possible) about the facts of the case, the number of witnesses who will be called, the evidence to be presented, etc, and the length of time it will take to try it.
It is a meeting between the judge and the attorneys. They discuss issues and share some plan of the case.
A "pretrial" WHAT? A pre-trial HEARING - yes. A pre-trial CONFERENCE - no.
Pretrial negotiation conference
Pretrial Negotiation Conference
Usually only if you are called as a witness.
At a pretrial conference.
it depends on whether the trial is civil or criminal
For a discussion of pre-trial conferences, see the below link: :
A mandatory pretrial is a court hearing that defendants are required to attend before their trial. During this hearing, important issues such as bail, plea negotiations, and case scheduling are typically discussed. It is a formal process to ensure that the case is moving forward in an organized manner.
Pleadings, Discovery, Pretrial Conference, Trial, Appeal.
Discovery, pretrial conference, trial, pleadings, appeal
Yes.
I am not quilty of the charges against me for assault, should I accept community service at pretrial conference?