§ Rule 16(a) Pretrial conferences-objectives

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Rule 16(a). Pretrial conferences--objectives

    In any action, the court may in its discretion direct the attorneys for the parties and any unrepresented parties to appear before it for a conference or conferences before trial for such purposes as

    (1) expediting the disposition of the action;

    (2) establishing early and continuing control so that the case will not be protracted because of lack of management;

    (3) discouraging wasteful pretrial activities;

    (4) improving the quality of the trial through more thorough preparation, and;

    (5) facilitating the settlement of the case.