Webster's New World Law Dictionary. Susan Ellis Wild. 2000.
pre-trial conference — Procedural device used prior to trial to narrow issues to be tried, to secure stipulations as to matters and evidence to be heard, and to take all other steps necessary to aid in the disposition of the case. Such conferences between opposing… … Black's law dictionary
pre-trial order — An order embodying the terms and stipulations agreed upon at the pre trial conference or hearing. This order governs the conduct of the trial and binds the parties unless, for good cause shown, the trial judge modifies it. Fed.R.Civil P. 16 … Black's law dictionary
pre-trial hearing — See pre trial conference … Black's law dictionary
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Trial de novo — Civil procedure in the United States Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Doctrines of civil procedure Jurisdiction Subject matter jurisdiction Diversity jurisdiction Personal jurisdiction Removal jurisdiction Venue Change of venue … Wikipedia
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status conference — A meeting of the judge and the lawyers (or unrepresented parties) in a pending legal matter, to determine how the case is progressing. At the status conference, the judge may ask about what discovery has been conducted, whether and how the… … Law dictionary
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