We have a Dispute Resolution Conference scheduled for tomorrow at 9.30am. I served and filed my case conference brief on January 2, 2019. But as of yet have not received any materials from the opposing party. Four days ago I wrote to the OP asking them if they needed more time to serve/file their materials. Prior to faxing the confirmation to the court house I asked the OP if they wanted to adjourn to another date. This morning I emailed the OP again and asking if they were planning to attend the DRO. Checked with the court house this morning to see if everything was going to proceed and was informed yes. The whole purpose of attending court tomorrow was to try and reach an agreement on what we could and avoid prolonged and costly litigation.
My question is what should I expect tomorrow and how can I best prepare if the opposing party has not not filed a response? Is the DRO automatically adjourned if the OP decides not to show up? Are there any procedural orders that I can request like financial disclosure?
My question is what should I expect tomorrow and how can I best prepare if the opposing party has not not filed a response? Is the DRO automatically adjourned if the OP decides not to show up? Are there any procedural orders that I can request like financial disclosure?
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