542Compulsory conference in other proceedings

542 Compulsory conference in other proceedings

(1)  If an inter parte originating proceeding that is an application to the Court or an application to a judge in chambers has reached the stage at which the parties are able to certify properly that they are ready to proceed to a hearing, the parties must confer together to –

(a) reach agreement on as many matters as possible; and

(b) discuss the possibility of settlement of the proceedings; and

(c) discuss the date and length of trial; and

(d) make any admissions of fact; and

(e) agree to admit documents into evidence without formal proof; and

(f) facilitate the presentation of the evidence and argument at the hearing; and

(g) facilitate the preparation of a joint letter of readiness.

(2)  The conference may be by telephone, video link or other means.