Suppose, before the start of a trial, the judge believes the case ...

[jwb375]

Suppose, before the start of a trial, the judge believes the case should be settled by the parties, rather than go to trial. The judge may:
 a. order the parties to settle the case
  b. order the parties to appear at a pretrial settlement hearing c. request the parties to come to a pretrial settlement hearing d. request the defendant come to a pretrial settlement hearing
  e. not have a pretrial settlement hearing unless requested by both parties

Question 2

A major purpose of pretrial conferences is to:
 a. simplify issues and plan the course of the trial
  b. continue the discovery process through the trial stage c. restrict the role of the judge in the settlement process d. provide plaintiffs with smaller awards
  e. none of the other choices

[Christopher]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a

[jwb375]

Thank you

[Christopher]

No problemo