TRIAL PART RULES

HON. MICHAEL J. PINCKNEY

Upon transfer to this Trial Part, the parties are expected to be ready for trial immediately with all witnesses / documents present.

Unless otherwise directed by the Court, upon commencement the trial will continue that day until completion, and if necessary will resume the following day. All parties and their attorneys should be prepared to proceed accordingly.

The Court will conference the case prior to the start of trial. If the parties have an extensive number of exhibits to be introduced, the Court may require pre-marking by the party (petitioner in number sequence, respondent in letter sequence), courtesy copies for the opposing party and a negotiation of a stipulation to the introduction of as many exhibits as possible.

If the trial is adjourned, the parties and their attorneys are expected to appear on the adjourned date at the time set by the Court. Since another trial may be scheduled at a different time on that date, it is extremely important that the parties be timely. If the parties or their attorneys are not present on time, a dismissal / default may be summarily entered.