legal debate in court. why?

[cul8rm8e]

Can anyone shine some light on Why there would be a debate in court between the pursuer and defenders solicitors and who would call this?

Can a defender or a pursuer attend this to hear whats being said?

[Johnboy007]

Re: legal debate in court. why?

Can anyone shine some light on Why there would be a debate in court between the pursuer and defenders solicitors and who would call this?

Can a defender or a pursuer attend this to hear whats being said?

Someone on LB will be able to tell you.
I would hazard a guess and say that it is the judge that has called for a debate, maybe on the request of one of the solicitors.
It could be that a settlement offer, or a point of law needs to be discussed.
Can a defender or a pursuer attend this to hear what's being said?
Better ask one of the solicitors.

[DXNewcastle]

Re: legal debate in court. why?

I hope this quick response is not too late to be of some help.
Perhaps the lack of replies follows from the lack of factual information in the request!
However, I have guessed from the question that: you are in Scotland, that you are not a legal professional, that you are one of the parties in a contested action, that you are not the accuser.

If my guesses are correct, then:
The Courts have been instructerd to improve their efficiency, and one of the most effective strategies is in Case Management. This includes a timeline of the processes, such as the dates by when documents must be disclosed. It also includes an assessment of how much Court time will be allocated. This is all discussed in a Directions Hearing. The Court Office will set the date, and the parties will explain how much time they need for their Witness examination in chief, cross examination and summing up. These estimates will assist the Court in making the rooms available, in confirming availability of the Sheriffs (or in E&W, the Magistrates) or Judges, and in assisting the parties in confirming that their witnesses are available.
Yes any one may attend such a hearing. But as a party to the matter in question, you will have no right to speak (unless questioned, which is likely to be confined to the question of your availability on the dates under consideration).
A Plea and Directions hearing will not discuss the merits of the case to be decided.