>> I wouldn't draw much in the way of conclusions from that. It is usually the
>> way simply to avoid the process.
The proximity of a hearing makes the parties focus. As soon as the clerk calls the case and Counsel, to pinch words from Horace Rumpole, get on their hind legs costs go through the roof. And if witnesses have thought they could stretch the truth the prospect of the oath also focusses.
Listing cases is a bummer of a job. List too many on the basis that 80% will settle and the overloaded Judge chews your head and so do Counsel who are missing tea at home. List too few so the Judge is on the golf course or tending his roses by lunchtime and admin chew your head.
Hobson's Choice.
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