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Key definition

Pre-trial review definition

What does Pre-trial review mean? A pre-trial review is a short case management hearing held close to trial to confirm readiness and make any final directions needed to ensure the efficient conduct of the hearing. In England and Wales civil litigation (typically multi-track), the court may list a pre-trial review under the Civil Procedure Rules, especially Part 29 and its Practice Direction. The judge may settle the trial timetable, confirm the trial window or date, address outstanding applications, ensure compliance with disclosure and witness/expert evidence directions, give instructions on trial bundles and skeleton arguments, consider ADR, and refine the list of issues and time estimates. Non-compliance...

Preparing for Trial under the CPR: Chronologies, Case Summaries, Lists of Issues, Reading Lists, Authorities, Trial Bundles and Skeleton Arguments (England and Wales)

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Practice notes

This Practice Note examines what must be done to ready a case for trial and identifies the documents commonly required. It also provides guidance on interpreting and applying the relevant CPR provisions, and notes that additional requirements may apply depending on the court—see Court specific guidance. The preparation includes:

chronologies
case summaries
issues in the case (list of issues)
reading lists
list of authorities
trial bundles
skeleton arguments

Preparation is key

Careful planning is essential to grasping and presenting your case effectively. Some last-minute shifts to your client’s or your opponent’s case cannot be avoided; nevertheless, if everything else has been organised and anticipated, any interruption can be minimised. Good preparation may also create space for late settlement discussions. Where a Pre-trial review (PTR) has taken place, the court will usually have resolved any outstanding matters so the case is ready for trial. For more on PTRs, see Practice Note: Pre-trial review (PTR)...

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