![]() The rule is different under the 2019 Amendments. We will miss our pre-formatted “ Ex Parte Motion to Set Case for Pre-Trial”. Under the 1997 Rules, it is the duty of the plaintiff to move ex parte that the case be set for pre-trial conference. The new rules removed this requirement. The more significant changes include: (a) court may, on its own, decide the case right after pre-trial (b) shift of the duty to ensure issuance of the notice of pre-trial (c) provision on specific periods for issuance of notice and order, among others (d) inclusion of effect of counsel’s absence (e) rules on reservation of witnesses and documents (f) expediting the proceedings (g) additional items to be included in the pre-trial order and (h) inclusion of provisions on CAM and JDR. The summary of other Rules can be tracked through the Menu. ![]() We thought it might be helpful to provide a summary/discussion on Rule 18 (Pre-Trial). There are significant changes provided in the 2019 Proposed Amendments to the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure (hereinafter, “2019 Amendments”), which takes effect on. The conduct of pre-trial conference is mandatory.
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