Berk. Cnty. Pa. 1915.29
A pre-trial conference will be scheduled by the Judge assigned to the case whenever a trial de novo is demanded. A Court Order will be sent to the parties advising them of the date and time for the pre-trial conference, as well as the issues to be addressed. The purpose of the pre-trial conference is to identify issues which will be the focus of the trial, to determine the time required for trial, address other pre-trial matters such as discovery requests and exchanges of expert reports, set the date for a trial and discuss other relevant matters, including settlement of the action.
A trial before the Court shall comport with the requirements for conducting nonjury trials, and the parties shall adhere to established trial procedure and the rules of evidence.
Berk. Cnty. Pa. 1915.29