Order Setting Case for Trial Conference and Trial (8/25/05) CCG 0057 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - SUBURBAN LAW DIVISION __________________________________________________ Plaintiff v. __________________________________________________ Defendant } Case No. _______________________________ ORDER SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL CONFERENCE AND TRIAL IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this cause has been set for: Trial Conference: ___________________________ Courtroom _________ at 9:00 a.m. _________ (1405) Trial: ____________________________________ Courtroom _________ at 9:00 a.m. _________ (4482) Strike Trial Conference: _____________________ Courtroom _________ at 9:00 a.m. _________ (4304) Strike Trial: _______________________________ Courtroom _________ at 9:00 a.m. _________ (4304) IT IS ORDERED that counsel prepare and bring the following to the Trial Conference: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Proposed jury instructions. (Non-IPI shall include case authority.) A statement of the case for voir dire. A list of witnesses and exhibits. Motions in Limine. Statement of any stipulations or admitted facts. Any trial briefs or memoranda. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel exchange and discuss jury instructions prior to the trial conference. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel be prepared to discuss and advise the Court as to what exhibits can be agreed to for admission, authenticity or other limited purposes. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel appear at the Trial Conference prepared to discuss the following: 1. Number of days for trial and what date the trial can begin. 2. Each party’s proposal to settle, if any. 3. Whether the parties will stipulate to a unanimous verdict of 10 or more jurors. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that prior to trial, any depositions to be used at trial should be reviewed by counsel for objections. The case may proceed to voir dire on the date of the Trial Conference. If settlement is to be discussed, clients, including Insurance Representatives, shall be available in person or by telephone. Continuances will be disfavored and granted only upon a written motion and a showing of good cause. Atty. No.: __________________ Name: ________________________________________________ Atty. for: _____________________________________________ ENTERED: Dated: _____________________________, _________ Address: _____________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ________________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Judge Judge’s No. DOROTHY BROWN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Print This Form For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form. Clear This Form