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RULE 38
ORDERS: PRE-TRIAL OR PRE-HEARING

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              RULE 38
ORDERS: PRE-TRIAL OR PRE-HEARING

 
38.01   Preliminary determination of questions of law, etc.


Preliminary determination of questions of law, etc.

38.01. (1) The Court may, on the application of any party or on its own motion, at any time prior to a trial or hearing,

             (a)  determine any relevant question or issue of law or fact, or both;

             (b)  determine any question as to the admissibility of any evidence;

             (c)  order discovery or inspection to be delayed until the determination of any question or issue;

             (d)  give directions as to the procedure to govern the future course of any proceeding, which directions shall govern the proceeding notwithstanding the provision of any rule to the contrary;

             (e)  where the pleadings do not sufficiently define the issues of fact, direct the parties to define the issues or itself settle the issues to be tried, and give directions for the trial or hearing thereof; or

              (f)  order different questions or issues to be tried by different modes and at different places or times.

             (2)  Where in the opinion of the Court, the determination of any question or issue under rule 38.01(1) substantially disposes of the whole proceeding, or any cause of action, ground of defence, or counterclaim, the Court may thereupon order the entry of such judgment or make such order, as is just.

             (3)  Unless the Court otherwise orders, a trial or hearing shall not be stayed pending an appeal from an order under Rule 38.

1986 c42 Sch D rule 38.01