SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE Court File No.:

TORONTO ESTATES LIST

PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE FORM

Short Title: In the matter of the Estate of

Companion Actions:

Prepared by Justice on ___ for the Trial Judge.

Trial Counsel:

Party / Represented by

Counsel agree that the following facts need not be proven:

Counsel agree that the following issue remain outstanding (particulars must be provided):

Experts’ Evidence

1.  Are any “reply reports anticipated? Yes No

2.  If “Yes” do they affect readiness for trial? Yes No

3.  Will counsel seek leave to call more than three experts? Yes No

Documents

1.  The parties anticipate filing the following number of documents at trial:

PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT / OTHER PARTIES
# / # / #

2.  The parties agree to file a joint document brief by .

3.  Counsel agree on the authenticity of the documents in the joint document brief.

4.  The parties intend to reply upon the following business records:

5.  All notices required by any statue affecting the use of documents at trial

have been will be delivered by _ .

6.  The following documentary issues are anticipated at trial:

Brief of Authorities:

The parties agree to file a highlighted joint brief of authorities by .

Amendments to Pleadings:

1.  Have all parties considered the pleadings and are any amendments likely to be sought?

Yes No

2.  If amendments are likely will this affect readiness for trial?

Yes No

Notice to Admit Documents

Served by Plaintiff / Yes No / Will be served by:
Served by Defendant / Yes No / Will be served by:
Comment:
Would a chronology, chart of corporate parties with shareholders, directors, officers, or any other documents be useful and if so who will prepare them?

Readiness for trial:

1.  Special Circumstances (Requirements required to conduct this action):

A / Out-of-town witnesses / Yes / No
B / Large courtroom for numerous counsel (# ) / Yes / No
C / Large courtroom required for documents / Yes / No
D / Counsel will arrange for interpreter / Yes / No
E / Counsel will arrange for daily transcript / Yes / No
F / SECURITY REQUIRED / Yes / No
G / Counsel will arrange for audio-visual equipment / Yes / No
H / Other:

Acknowledgement

Counsel acknowledge their ongoing discovery obligations. Counsel have read and accept the contents of this Pre-Trial Conference Form subject to any other direction given by the trial judge.

Solicitor for /

Solicitor for

/ Solicitor for

Witnesses:

In order to assist in determining the length of trial, how many witnesses are intended to be called by the

plaintiff , defendant , other parties .

Name / Estimated time
Examination-in-Chief / Estimated Time
Cross-Examination
/ Issue

Total time of Examinations:

Time for opening:

Time for Argument & Closing:

Summary of length of trial:

Examination in chief:
Cross Examination
Opening, closing and argument:
Total time required: