Rule 6.013 - Settlement Conference MemorandaIn a civil case in which a settlement conference is scheduled, the parties must tender, not less than seven days prior to the date of the settlement conference, a detailed confidential settlement conference memoranda with the court. The date and time of hearing will be typed on the face sheet of the memoranda.
(1) In the case of personal injury/property damage litigation, the plaintiff is directed to prepare a summary of facts, a summary of the injuries and/or damages, medical costs and medical liens, payment of personal injury protection (PIP), any special legal issues involved, and a settlement demand. Plaintiff will attach a copy of the most recent medical report(s).(2) The defendant is directed to prepare a similar memorandum setting forth defendant's version of the facts, the injuries, legal issues, settlement offer, and a copy of the most recent defense medical report(s).(3) In other classifications of cases, each side will prepare an appropriate settlement memorandum setting forth a summary of the facts, legal issues, damages and relief demanded together with plaintiff's settlement demand or defendant's settlement offer.(4) Settlement conference memoranda must include costs and expenses of litigation incurred to date and an estimate of costs and expenses in the event the case proceeds to trial. (5) Settlement conference memoranda submitted by the parties are confidential documents.(6) If either party fails to submit a settlement memorandum within the time described above, the judge assigned may remove the settlement conference from the docket.Amended effective 2/1/2024.