Well, as it relates to the filing as posted from Watumull, its nothing new. In sum, it's a "briefing" from each party - in "lay mans" terms and a formal procedure to be filed when a judge sets a Scheduling Conference.
Each party files their "Statement" before the Scheduling Conference, as outlined here, in Hawaii Law.
Instructions (Scheduling Conference Statement)
Further, there really is nothing new in the Watumull response that isn't already known as disclosed on the complaints and answers already filed.
It would be interesting to read HPPOA's response, but I too am not paying to read it. I would also love to see the plaintiffs' Statement, but from what I can tell, that has not been filed as of yet.
Further, at the scheduling conference, the judge may/will:
However, the one thing that caught my eye that I could not believe, if its true, is Watumull's attorneys are questioning if the filing for the Demand for a Jury Trial was filed on time. Considering that Watumull's only goal is to have the Third Party Complaint be dismissed with prejudice plus attorney's fees, I'm wondering how far they may try to push the envelope if indeed the Demand for Jury Trial was filed late.
And yes, "Here we go again!"
Ohh, God, I love Father Ted!
Each party files their "Statement" before the Scheduling Conference, as outlined here, in Hawaii Law.
Instructions (Scheduling Conference Statement)
Further, there really is nothing new in the Watumull response that isn't already known as disclosed on the complaints and answers already filed.
It would be interesting to read HPPOA's response, but I too am not paying to read it. I would also love to see the plaintiffs' Statement, but from what I can tell, that has not been filed as of yet.
Further, at the scheduling conference, the judge may/will:
- Set deadlines for discovery
- Manage the case timeline
- Identify key issues
- Discuss potential settlement options
- Rule on motions to amend pleadings
- Determine if the case should be assigned to an expedited track
- Ultimately create a scheduling order outlining the procedural steps leading up to trial
- Essentially overseeing the case's progression
- Ensuring efficient litigation by setting parameters for discovery, motions, and trial dates.
However, the one thing that caught my eye that I could not believe, if its true, is Watumull's attorneys are questioning if the filing for the Demand for a Jury Trial was filed on time. Considering that Watumull's only goal is to have the Third Party Complaint be dismissed with prejudice plus attorney's fees, I'm wondering how far they may try to push the envelope if indeed the Demand for Jury Trial was filed late.
And yes, "Here we go again!"
Ohh, God, I love Father Ted!