Short Form of Pretrial Order

In any action, the court may, in its discretion, direct the attorneys for the parties and any unrepresented parties to appear before it for a conference or conferences before trial for such purposes as: (1) expediting the disposition of the action; (2) establishing early and continuing control so that the case will not be protracted because of lack of management; (3) discouraging wasteful pretrial activities; (4) improving the quality of the trial through more thorough preparation; and (5) facilitating the settlement of the case.

This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local court rules should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction. (more...)