§ 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 parties, the attorneys for the parties and, if appropriate, representatives of the parties having authority to settle, to participate, either in person or, with leave of court, by telephone, in 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; and

    4. improving the quality of the trial through more thorough preparation.