General Rules:
1. The caption, index number, RJI filing date and attorney appearance(s) must be
completed.
2. If there is more than one plaintiff and/or defendant in the action, any section
which applies to a particular party must specify to which plaintiff and/or defendant the
section applies.
3. All sections which are inapplicable or NOT completed must be stricken. A
notation of n/a is acceptable.
4. Failure to appear at a preliminary conference that has been previously
scheduled may result in an ex parte or default order.
5. All sections which require a date or time period by which to comply must be
filled in, or else the court may fill in what it deems appropriate.
6. The order must be dated and signed by all appearing parties.
7. Please be sure the writing on the preliminary conference order is legible.
Responses to Sections:
Question #1 Insurance Coverage: If this section applies to more than one defendant,
specify the applicable defendant(s).
Question #2 Bill of Particulars: Parties must specify which party must serve a B.P.
demand and which party must serve a B.P.
Question#3 Medical Records and Authorizations: If employment records or school
authorizations are requested, the relevant period must be specified, otherwise the
court will insert the period it deems appropriate.
Question #4 Physical Examinations: If an Independent Medical Examination has
already been held, indicate same.
Question#5 Depositions: Make sure the date selected is a weekday. If the date
selected is a Saturday, Sunday or official holiday, the Court will deem the date
changed to the next weekday. If a deposition has already been held for any party,
please indicate same.
Question #6 Other Disclosure: The date or time period to comply MUST be specified
for questions “a”, “c” and “d”. (Do not write “per CPLR”)
Question #7 Additional Disclosure Issues: If a demand is made for compliance with
a previously served discovery demand, the provision must indicate: (a) The date of
the demand,(b) the party to which the discovery refers and (3) the specific
outstanding items which have not been furnished. (DO NOT write “plaintiff/defendant
to comply with any/all outstanding discovery demands”).
Question #9 Completion of Disclosure: Insert a date on or before the date of the
compliance conference.
ATTORNEYS MUST CHECK THE COURT FILE TO REVIEW THE “SO ORDERED” PC FOR
ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED CHANGES MADE THERETO BY THE JUDGE.
1. The caption, index number, RJI filing date and attorney appearance(s) must be
completed.
2. If there is more than one plaintiff and/or defendant in the action, any section
which applies to a particular party must specify to which plaintiff and/or defendant the
section applies.
3. All sections which are inapplicable or NOT completed must be stricken. A
notation of n/a is acceptable.
4. Failure to appear at a preliminary conference that has been previously
scheduled may result in an ex parte or default order.
5. All sections which require a date or time period by which to comply must be
filled in, or else the court may fill in what it deems appropriate.
6. The order must be dated and signed by all appearing parties.
7. Please be sure the writing on the preliminary conference order is legible.
Responses to Sections:
Question #1 Insurance Coverage: If this section applies to more than one defendant,
specify the applicable defendant(s).
Question #2 Bill of Particulars: Parties must specify which party must serve a B.P.
demand and which party must serve a B.P.
Question#3 Medical Records and Authorizations: If employment records or school
authorizations are requested, the relevant period must be specified, otherwise the
court will insert the period it deems appropriate.
Question #4 Physical Examinations: If an Independent Medical Examination has
already been held, indicate same.
Question#5 Depositions: Make sure the date selected is a weekday. If the date
selected is a Saturday, Sunday or official holiday, the Court will deem the date
changed to the next weekday. If a deposition has already been held for any party,
please indicate same.
Question #6 Other Disclosure: The date or time period to comply MUST be specified
for questions “a”, “c” and “d”. (Do not write “per CPLR”)
Question #7 Additional Disclosure Issues: If a demand is made for compliance with
a previously served discovery demand, the provision must indicate: (a) The date of
the demand,(b) the party to which the discovery refers and (3) the specific
outstanding items which have not been furnished. (DO NOT write “plaintiff/defendant
to comply with any/all outstanding discovery demands”).
Question #9 Completion of Disclosure: Insert a date on or before the date of the
compliance conference.
ATTORNEYS MUST CHECK THE COURT FILE TO REVIEW THE “SO ORDERED” PC FOR
ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED CHANGES MADE THERETO BY THE JUDGE.
PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE RULES
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| Emmanuel Kossaris, Esq. 28-03 43rd Street Astoria, NY 11103 Tel . 718.777.0692 Fax. 718.626.6553 |