Difference between revisions of "Small Claims Settlement Conference Preparation Checklist (20:App J)"

#Be prepared to define the issues  

#List who will attend settlement conference  

#Authority to settle: obtain instructions and ensure a representative with authority to settle is in attendance

#List who will speak to what issues  

#Witnesses: how many and names/evidence  

#Expert witnesses: bring report or summary of opinion expected  

#Expected schedule for delivery of expert reports

#Documents to be sought and schedule for delivery  

#List documents to bring  

#Consider admissions or seek agreed facts, or alternative methods of proof  

#Time estimate for trial, available dates for counsel and witnesses  

#Other orders: in advance of trial, consider if a separate hearing will be required for one or more of the following:  

:(a) summary judgment or dismissal  

:(b) production of other documents or evidence  

:(c) addition of parties or amendment of pleadings  

:(d) change of venue  

:(e) consolidation of claims, joining trials  

:(f) inspection or preservation of property  

:(g) independent medical examination  

#Ask the judge to review the prospect of the penalties in Rules 10.1, 20(5) and 20(6)