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Vernon's Texas Rules Annotated - VTRA TX R HAYS CTY DIST Chapter 11. Jury Trials

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

11.1. Jury Trial Pretrial Scheduling Order and Motions in Limine.  The District Judges may by standing order adopt a uniform pretrial order for jury trials and/or an approved motion in limine.  Should such orders be adopted, they will be used in every civil jury trial.  Counsel must not repeat or otherwise address the subject matter of any approved pretrial order or motion in limine except to seek modification of such order.

11.2. Pre-Trial Hearing.  The Court may set civil jury cases for a pre-trial hearing.  Any motions in limine will be heard at that time, and all other matters considered for pre-trial pursuant to Rule 166 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.  If counsel for any party fails to appear at the pre-trial hearing, the Court may:

A) Rule on all pending motions in the absence of said counsel;

B) Declare any motions of the absent party to be waived;  or

C) Advance or delay the trial setting according to the convenience of counsel who are present.

Counsel appearing at the pre-trial hearing shall either be the attorney who expects to try the case or be familiar with the case and fully authorized to state his client's position on the law and the facts, make stipulations and enter into settlement negotiations as trial counsel.  If the Court finds that counsel is not qualified, the Court may consider that no counsel has appeared and act accordingly.

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