Dallas Cnty. L. R. Fam. Dist. Ct. 5.03

As amended through August 27, 2024

Rule 5.03 - Consequences For Failure To Attend Pre-trial Conference

When counsel or a party pro se, after notice, fails to appear at pretrial the Court may:

a. Rule on all motions, dilatory pleas and exceptions in absence of such person;

b. Declare any motions, dilatory pleas, or exceptions of such absent party waived;

c. Advance or delay the trial setting according to the convenience of persons present;

d. Pass and reset the pre-trial;

e. Decline to set the case for trial cancel a setting previously made, and/or

f. Dismiss the case for want of prosecution or grant a default judgment, if attorneys were ordered to appear, especially where there has been a previous failure to appear or where no amendment has been filed after exceptions were previously sustained.

g. Grant sanctions or other relief.

Dallas Cnty. L. R. Fam. Dist. Ct. 5.03