A meeting between the judge and the lawyers involved in a lawsuit to narrow the issues in the suit, agree on what will be presented at the trial, and explore the possibility of settling the case without a trial.
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http://jec.unm.edu/manuals-resources/glossary-of-legal-terms
(from the article `procedural law`) The discovery process may make the parties aware of significant issues not previously considered or may make it clear that an issue considered ...
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http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/110
A meeting of the judge and lawyers to discuss which matters should be presented to the jury, to review evidence and witnesses, to set a timetable, and to discuss the settlement of the case.
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http://www.lectlaw.com/def2/p114.htm
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