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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.
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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.
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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,
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