Q: Please explain Standing Family Law PRETRIAL STATEMENT 15.2... It contradicts itself..
It says:
"Exhibits should not be filed with the court, however, must be delivered to the opposing party at the time of delivery of the Pretrial Statement."
But you're supposed to attach to the Pretrial Statement:
4. "Copies of all photographs, exhibits and documentary evidence which the party proposes to use at trial."
Isn't that filing your exhibits to the court? Or do I omit 4. from my Pretrial Statement when I file and give it to the opposing party?
It also says:
"The primary purpose of the Pretrial Statement is to provide the court with information for the consideration of a Final Judgement. ... The purpose of the Pretrial Statement is not to present argument."
So, do I present argument to the court for the consideration of a Final Judgement, or not?
I feel like there is something I'm not understanding.
A:
Yes, you are right: the standing order seems to contradict itself. I think what it means is that you don't attach THE ORIGINALS, but you should attach copies (to the one you file, as well as to the copy of the pretrial statement you give to the other party).
Written "argument" is different than the specific information required in your pretrial statement. It would be something like "I should prevail because the other party is bad and I am good". Don't make arguments in your pretrial statement.
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