Trial: preparation: the pre-trial checklist and pre-trial review
This practice note deals with two features of pre-trial administrative preparation which are likely to be relevant for litigation on the fast and multi-tracks: the pre-trial checklist (also called listing questionnaire) and the pre-trial review (PTR). In requiring the parties to undertake such preparation, the court aims to ensure that they will be ready for the hearing of their dispute on the date fixed. The note details the relevant CPR provisions and the requirements of the various court guides. The note also deals briefly with trial fees and with applications to expedite trial or have a split trial, or for trial by jury.
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