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Rule L212. Pre-Trial Conference.

1. Thirty days prior to the civil trial term commencing, the civil trial list shall be closed and the Prothonotary shall prepare a civil trial list of all civil cases which have been noted ready for trial. The list shall include cases for jury and non-jury trial.

2. The Court Administrator shall schedule pre-trial conferences on the civil cases and shall notify counsel of the date and time of the pre-trial conferences, which shall be held in the Judge's Chambers.

3. Counsel attending the pre-trial conference must have full and complete authority to stipulate on items of evidence, admissions, and settlement. In the absence of such authority, counsel shall have their client immediately available, either in person or by telephone.

4. At the pre-trial conference the parties shall comply with Rule 212 of Rules of Civil Procedure, and in addition thereto shall submit to the Court and other counsel a pre-trial statement containing:

A narrative statement of the facts that will be offered by oral or documentary evidence at trial, and a statement of any unusual questions of evidence, fact or law; and in the event of the latter, supporting citations of counsel's position of the law.
A list of names and addresses of all persons who may be called as witnesses, classifying them as liability and/or damage witnesses. The listing of a witness shall impose no obligation to call the witness or to procure his attendance at trial.
Medical reports, including hospital records and the reports of any experts whose opinions will be offered in evidence at time of trial.
A specific listing of all non-pecuniary injuries sustained and damages sought in terms of temporary or permanent injury.
A list of all exhibits the party intends to use at trial.
An estimated length of time which will be required to present the parties' respective cases in chief.