Litigation & Preparation for Trial

Once we receive the RAF’s plea, we move to start preparing your claim to secure a trial date and be ready for trial by the allocated date.

Once pleadings are closed a pre-trial is scheduled with the RAF – this process is aimed at soliciting discussions and limiting the issues which are in dispute.

Once a pre-trial minute is signed by both parties an application for a trial date is lodged with the Registrar of the High Court.

Clients should take note that the actual trial date may only be years down the road due to limited trial date availability.

Gert Nel Incorporated maintains pressure on the RAF to ensure that the claims are not delayed unnecessarily.

It is during this time our staff would be in touch to start arranging medico legal examinations on your behalf which assists the attorney to apply his / her mind to the matter and determine the potential value

Our supporting staff ensures that appointments are done to suit the client’s schedule and bookings in guest houses and travel arrangements are made accordingly.

The attorneys attend to inspections, consult with clients, experts and advocates to ensure that we are fully prepared and ready to go on trial should it be required.