If there is no possibility of the parties reaching a settlement the matter may be placed into the hearing track. At the preliminary conference, upon the request of one or more parties, and after considering the merits of the request, the Court may dispense with the conference in a matter. The Court will need to be convinced that the parties would not be able to reach a settlement or compromise in the matter.
From the preliminary conference, a matter placed in the hearing track may be given a hearing date or referred to a listing conference or directions hearing in preparation for a hearing.
Please note that a hearing fee will be invoiced to the Appellant after the conclusion of the hearing.