TRIAL PREPARATION AND INFORMATION ...1) obtained facts. 2) a document that alleges that a defendant has committed a crime, as opposed to an indictment by a grand jury
Date _______________
(Initial or check 60 or more days before docket a list of cases the court is to hear on a given day sounding)
CASE a legal dispute. Case sometimes means the matter on which an attorney or paralegal are working for the client, as in “our client’s case is going to trial next week.” The word may also refer to an opinion, which is a written decision of the court, such as Roe v. Wade: ____________________
Dates for
handling: Trial Date: _______________
_________ 1. Are work sheets complete, including all information from Answers to Interrogatories written questions to a party that must be answered under oath (example: “Describe the events that led up to the accident.”) from correspondence to memoranda, and any changes or additions in information procured by discovery the devices whereby one party obtains relevant case information from the other party. Used to even the playing field between parties by exposing all relevant facts upon which the court will ultimately base its decision. Discovery is generally between the parties and does not directly involve the court, although the certificate of mailing for each document is often filed. Methods of discovery include interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production of documents, requests for mental or physical examination and depositions.deposition oral questions that must be answered under oath. Depositions usually take place out of court, often in an attorney’s office with a court reporter transcribing the testimony. Attorneys from both sides must be present; both have the opportunity to ask questions. Depositions can be for the purpose of questioning the opposing party or for questioning witnesses. Videotaped and audiotaped depositions are sometimes taken. or otherwise?
Complete to:
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_________ 2. Make final recommendations as to liability responsible for and settlement a compromise between parties prior to or during litigation, negating the necessity for further judicial proceedings; once a settlement is signed, the parties give up their rights to further court action value and communicate to client plaintiff’s latest offer. Report a law book containing opinions of the court, also called cases. A report, as opposed to a reporter, is generally official, meaning it is published by or under the authority of the state (see official reports) to client on appropriate matters, e.g., 4, 5, 6, 7 and 11.
_________ 3. Check on availability of insured and principal witnesses for defendant the party against whom an action is brought.
_________ 4. Outline and specify arrangements for any additional investigation or discovery the devices whereby one party obtains relevant case information from the other party. Used to even the playing field between parties by exposing all relevant facts upon which the court will ultimately base its decision. Discovery is generally between the parties and does not directly involve the court, although the certificate of mailing for each document is often filed. Methods of discovery include interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production of documents, requests for mental or physical examination and depositions. as follows:
(Check when information from this discovery the devices whereby one party obtains relevant case information from the other party. Used to even the playing field between parties by exposing all relevant facts upon which the court will ultimately base its decision. Discovery is generally between the parties and does not directly involve the court, although the certificate of mailing for each document is often filed. Methods of discovery include interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production of documents, requests for mental or physical examination and depositions. has been placed on work sheets)
_________ ( ) a. Additional investigations by adjusters;
_________ ( ) b. View scene with patrolman, driver and other key witnesses;
_________ ( ) c. Interrogatories written questions to a party that must be answered under oath (example: “Describe the events that led up to the accident.”);
_________ ( ) d. Depositions oral questions that must be answered under oath. Depositions usually take place out of court, often in an attorney’s office with a court reporter transcribing the testimony. Attorneys from both sides must be present; both have the opportunity to ask questions. Depositions can be for the purpose of questioning the opposing party or for questioning witnesses. Videotaped and audiotaped depositions are sometimes taken.;
_________ ( ) e. Medical reports from plaintiff’s doctors;
_________ ( ) f. Federal Reporter, first series; contains cases from the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal. Independent medical examinations;
_________ ( ) g. Production of books, records, documents, or other items;
_________ ( ) h. Diagrams;
_________ ( ) I. Surveys;
_________ ( ) j. judge Photographs;
_________ ( ) k. Information as to special damages an award of money paid to compensate for harm done; also, the “harm” itself;
_________ ( ) l. Other;
_________ ( ) m. Other;
_________ 5. List and specify arrangements for handling any outstanding motions, including motion or move; a request that the court take some sort of action; may be written or oral for summary judgment.
_________ 6. List of witnesses for defendant the party against whom an action is brought prepared and arrangements for attendance at trial specified, including necessary subpoenas. Arrangements for interviewing key witnesses to be familiar with photos, diagrams or other exhibits completed. (Check work sheets to be sure they are complete as to matter expected to be proved by each witness one making a sworn statement under oath, often one who has observed something.)
_________ 7. List of witnesses for plaintiff the party that initiates the suit; the party making the initial claims or allegations prepared and for any conferences with such witnesses arranged. (Check work sheets to be sure they include information expected to be covered by such witnesses.)
_________ 8. Arrangements for any further settlement a compromise between parties prior to or during litigation, negating the necessity for further judicial proceedings; once a settlement is signed, the parties give up their rights to further court action negotiations completed.
_________ 9. Notify client ( ) and insured
( ), if applicable, of trial date and obtain original witness one making a sworn statement under oath, often one who has observed something statements. Notify insured’s attorneys or other associated attorneys ( ).
________ 10. Arrangement for reporter:
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Name of reporter Date
________ 11. List agenda and specify arrangements for handling any pre-trial conference.
________ 12. Report a law book containing opinions of the court, also called cases. A report, as opposed to a reporter, is generally official, meaning it is published by or under the authority of the state (see official reports) further to client on appropriate above matters, e.g., 2 and 9 and results of 4, 5, 8 and 11.
________ 13. Preparation of trial brief a written argument; to brief a case is to provide a summarization of the case’s facts and analyze the specific legal issues, including:
________ (a) Outline of issues of case a legal dispute. Case sometimes means the matter on which an attorney or paralegal are working for the client, as in “our client’s case is going to trial next week.” The word may also refer to an opinion, which is a written decision of the court, such as Roe v. Wade, including separately the theories of plaintiff the party that initiates the suit; the party making the initial claims or allegations and of defendant the party against whom an action is brought on questions of liability responsible for and defense; and outline elements of recoverable damages an award of money paid to compensate for harm done; also, the “harm” itself and expected proof as to special damages an award of money paid to compensate for harm done; also, the “harm” itself.
________ (b) List of all witnesses completed and outline of trial interrogation drafted.
________ (c) List of and specific arrangements for procuring any exhibits completed.
________ (d) List of appropriate rulings contained in pre-trial conference order An official command by the court, usually demanding that one or both of the parties perform an act. completed.
________ (e) Applicable legal authorities on merits, evidence that which tends to prove or disprove a fact in issue, charges, motions for directed verdicts, and otherwise.
________ (f) List - in appropriate order An official command by the court, usually demanding that one or both of the parties perform an act. - motion or move; a request that the court take some sort of action; may be written or oral for directed verdict determination of the jury at conclusion of all evidence that which tends to prove or disprove a fact in issue.
________ 14. Preparation for argument of any motion or move; a request that the court take some sort of action; may be written or oral for directed verdict determination of the jury at end of plaintiff’s case a legal dispute. Case sometimes means the matter on which an attorney or paralegal are working for the client, as in “our client’s case is going to trial next week.” The word may also refer to an opinion, which is a written decision of the court, such as Roe v. Wade and at end of defendant’s case a legal dispute. Case sometimes means the matter on which an attorney or paralegal are working for the client, as in “our client’s case is going to trial next week.” The word may also refer to an opinion, which is a written decision of the court, such as Roe v. Wade.
________ 15. Preparation of requested charges, with legal authorities.
________ 16. Preparation of form of verdict determination of the jury.
________ 17. Check jury A group of citizens who will be called upon to hear the evidence and render a verdict. The jury is the trier of fact. panel.
________ 18. Preparation for Jury A group of citizens who will be called upon to hear the evidence and render a verdict. The jury is the trier of fact. Instructions.
________ 19. Preparation of Final Disposition final determination Form.
MATTERS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED AFTER TRIAL
________ 20. Motion or move; a request that the court take some sort of action; may be written or oral for a new trial or other motion or move; a request that the court take some sort of action; may be written or oral.
Check when completed:
( ) 21. If possible, settle any other potential claims and arrange for disposition final determination of any counterclaim a claim by the defendant against the plaintiff, usually contained in the defendant’s answer. A counterclaim requires a response by the plaintiff to any new allegations (see reply) (check subject of “settlement a compromise between parties prior to or during litigation, negating the necessity for further judicial proceedings; once a settlement is signed, the parties give up their rights to further court action” on work sheets to be sure that each item is accomplished).
( ) 22. Final judgment, including costs, or order An official command by the court, usually demanding that one or both of the parties perform an act. dismissing suit. Discharge to release any removal, supersedeas or other bond (furnishing copies to agent for surety a company or person that guarantees a loan or debt).
( ) 23. Pay witnesses, reporter, sheriff, other attorneys, doctors, and others.
( ) 24. Obtain and record the official collection of the transcripts, pleadings, and exhibits from the trialsatisfaction payment of a debt of judgment, and pay clerk for recording.
( ) 25. Prepare and send statement to client; notify adjuster and return file; notify insured and agent, if indicated.