- 3 - filed May 3, 1999, respondent denied all errors alleged by petitioner. The Court’s Notice Setting Case for Trial and Standing Pretrial Order were served on February 25, 2000, and this case was calendared for trial on May 15, 2000. In pertinent part, the standing pretrial order states: You are expected to begin discussions as soon as practicable for purposes of settlement and/or preparation of a stipulation of facts. * * * All minor issues should be settled so that the Court can focus on the issue(s) needing a Court decision. ****** * If any unexcused failure to comply with this Order adversely affects the timing or conduct of the trial, the Court may impose appropriate sanctions, including dismissal, to prevent prejudice to the other party or imposition on the Court. ****** * To effectuate the foregoing policies and an orderly and efficient disposition of all cases on the trial calendar, it is hereby ORDERED that all facts shall be stipulated to the maximum extent possible. All documentary and written evidence shall be marked and stipulated in accordance with Rule 91(b), unless the evidence is to be used to impeach the credibility of a witness. * * * If a complete stipulation of facts is not ready for submission at trial, and if the Court determines that this is the result of either party’s failure to fully cooperate in the preparation thereof, the Court may order sanctions against the uncooperative party. Any documents or materials which a party expects to utilize in the event of trial (except for impeachment), but which are not stipulated, shall be identified in writing and exchanged by the parties at least 15 days before the first day of the trial session. The Court may refuse to receive in evidence any document or material not so stipulated or exchanged,Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Next
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