Category Archives: Pre-trial Conference

The determination of issues during the pre-trial conference bars the consideration of other questions, whether during trial or on appeal

Petitioner claims that respondent’s non-presentation of the insurance contract or policy between the respondent and the consignee is fatal to its cause of action. We do not agree. First of all, this was never raised as an issue before the … Continue reading

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Appearance of parties and their counsel at the pre-trial conference, along with the filing of a corresponding pre-trial brief, is mandatory, nay, their duty

Rule 18 of the Rules of Court leaves no room for equivocation; appearance of parties and their counsel at the pre-trial conference, along with the filing of a corresponding pre-trial brief, is mandatory, nay, their duty. Thus, Section 4 and … Continue reading

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