Supreme Court Rules 2000

Before filing a certificate of readiness, the parties to an action must confer together to – reach agreement on as many matters as possible; and discuss the possibility of settlement of the action; and discuss the date and length of trial; and facilitate the preparation of the certificate of readiness; and consider the following matters:whether the pleadings adequately raise all the necessary issues; whether any further particulars are needed; what documentary evidence will be required for the trial; the content of any agreed documents to be placed before the trial judge without formal proof; whether to request any expert witnesses retained by the parties to confer prior to trial.

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