for the presentation of evidence and directions that will facilitate the orderly and expeditious conduct of trial. 6) A case management judge (or master) may convene a (3), & case conference at any time (5) on his/her own initiative or upon a party's request. Discussions may include, for example: exploring methods to resolve contested issues, creating a timeline for the proceeding, and the potential usefulness of referring an issue to ADR. 7) The plaintiff has a duty to R. file a timetable (or request 77.10(2) a case conference to establish a timetable) within 180 days after the proceeding is commenced. Such a timetable will set deadlines by which specific steps in the proceeding must occur. 8) Provides for an informal R.77.12 motion procedure (before a case management judge or master). 3. MANDATORY MEDIATION (R. 24.1) Applies only to certain 1) A mediation session shall actions take place within 90 days after the first defense has been filed, (1)&(3) unless the court orders otherwise. However, for standard track case management, the mediation session may be postponed up to 60 days with the consent of the parties. 2) The parties may select the mediator from a list of mediators (1) compiled by the local mediation
for the presentation of evidence and directions that will facilitate the orderly and expeditious conduct of trial. 6) A case management judge (or master) may convene a case conference at any time on his/her own initiative or upon a party's request. Discussions may include, for example: exploring methods to resolve contested issues, creating a timeline for the proceeding, and the potential usefulness of referring an issue to ADR. (3), & (5) 7) The plaintiff has a duty to file a timetable (or request a case conference to establish a timetable) within 180 days after the proceeding is commenced. Such a timetable will set deadlines by which specific steps in the proceeding must occur. R. 77.10(2) 8) Provides for an informal motion procedure (before a case management judge or master). R.77.12 3. MANDATORY MEDIATION (R. 24.1) Applies only to certain actions 1) A mediation session shall take place within 90 days after the first defense has been filed, unless the court orders otherwise. However, for standard track case management, the mediation session may be postponed up to 60 days with the consent of the parties. (1)&(3) 2) The parties may select the mediator from a list of mediators compiled by the local mediation (1)
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