Case Summary, Chronology, Directions and Orders etc. Often the court/tribunal will direct that there should be an Agreed Chronology and/or other documents intended as a quick reference and, if so, such quick reference documents would be added to this section.

What is Rule 9.4 2 C Rules of court?

Rule 9.4(2)(c) provides that the Clerk may sign an Order if the Court directs that approval of the form of Order by a Party is not required.

Which party’s responsibility is it to prepare the trial bundles?

legal representative
27.7 The preparation and production of the trial bundle, even where it is delegated to another person, is the responsibility of the legal representative who has conduct of the claim on behalf of the claimant.

Can witnesses see each others statements?

Although witnesses are not entitled as of right to see a copy of their statement before the day of trial, there is no general rule that prohibits a witness from seeing their statement before trial. Many courts have approved the practice of allowing witnesses to see their statements prior to trial.

What are court rules?

: the regulations covering practice and procedure before a particular court.

Who prepares the court bundle?

The party who has to prepare the bundle will put together the documents and prepare a draft index. If you are not trying to agree the bundle then you must send the index to the other party in the case at least 4 days before the hearing.

What happens if one party fails to serve a witness statement on time?

“If a witness statement or a witness summary for use at trial is not served in respect of an intended witness within the time specified by the court, then the witness may not be called to give oral evidence unless the court gives permission.” It is triggered by a failure to serve the statement by the court deadline.

Does the defendant see witness statements?