Rule 212.3.1 - Counsel's Pre-Trial Conference (Civil Jury and Non-Jury Trial)(A) As directed by the Court, plaintiff's counsel shall arrange for a pre-trial conference between counsel which shall be held not later than forty-five (45) days prior to the pre-trial conference. Counsel's conference shall be conducted at the Clinton County Courthouse unless all counsel agree to another location. Arrangements for the availability of a room at the Courthouse shall be made through the Court Administrator. The failure of plaintiff's counsel to comply with the schedule provided herein shall upon motion be grounds for a non pros.(B) At counsel's conference the following matters shall be accomplished:(1) Counsel shall exchange lists of potential witnesses, their addresses, and a general statement of the proposed testimony of each witness. The lists shall indicate which witnesses will be called and which may be called. Only witnesses so listed will be permitted to testify at trial.(2) Counsel shall examine, number, and list all exhibits which they intend to introduce and use at trial, whether during the case in chief or in rebuttal. Exhibits shall be marked by using the labels then in use by the Court. Any party may use at trial any exhibit listed by any other party. Only exhibits so listed and numbered will be admitted into evidence at trial. Counsel shall make a good faith attempt to agree as to the authenticity and admissibility of exhibits which have been listed and marked. If such an agreement cannot be reached, the objecting party shall state in detail the reasons for an objection together with any authorities in support of that position.(3) Counsel shall agree upon a brief factual statement of the case to be read to the jury as a part of voir dire and submit proposed questions to be used by the Court or counsel in conducting voir dire.(4) Each party shall submit to the other parties, in writing, the principles upon which they intend to rely at trial. If the parties disagree as to the applicability of a particular legal principle, a statement shall be prepared indicating the nature of said disagreement and each party's respective position.(5) Each party claiming damages shall submit to the party against whom the claim is asserted, an itemized list of special damages being sought and the estimated value of said general damages.(6) Counsel shall explore in depth the prospects for settlement and if a settlement cannot be achieved be prepared to explain to the Court the areas of difference in arriving at a settlement.(C) The Court may, in its discretion, sua sponte dispense with the requirement of Counsel's PreTrial Conference and request that the Court Administrator schedule a Pre-Trial Conference between the assigned Judge and Counsel.Amended effective 12/4/2023.