§40.8 Strategic and Practical Considerations

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§40.8 STRATEGIC AND PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

This section analyzes some of the strategic factors and practical considerations to take into account when deciding when and how to set a case for trial, obtain a continuance, or seek to change judges based on bias or prejudice.

(1)CR 40(a): Notice of trial; note of issue

In many counties scheduling orders are automatically issued that effectively render CR 40(a) moot with respect to trial settings. In addition, local rules prescribe the time requirements and other requirements for hearing issues of law. As a practical matter, most trial settings are accomplished under CR 40(b). Pay careful attention to the local rules and information embodied in trial setting forms required by the local rules. It is important that...

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