541Compulsory conference in actions

### 541 Compulsory conference in actions > > (1)  Before filing a certificate of readiness, the parties to an action must confer together to – > > > > > > (a) reach agreement on as many matters as possible; and > > > > > > > (b) discuss the possibility of settlement of the action; and > > > > > > > (c) discuss the date and length of trial; and > > > > > > > (d) facilitate the preparation of the certificate of readiness; and > > > > > > > (e) consider the following matters: > > > > > > > > > > (i) whether the pleadings adequately raise all the necessary issues; > > > > > > > > > > > (ii) whether any further particulars are needed; > > > > > > > > > > > (iii) what documentary evidence will be required for the trial; > > > > > > > > > > > (iv) the content of any agreed documents to be placed before the trial judge without formal proof; > > > > > > > > > > > (v) whether to request any expert witnesses retained by the parties to confer prior to trial. > > > (2)  The conference may be by telephone, video link or other means.