Case Management Hearing Date! 19th March, page-129

For those like myself unfamiliar with the ongoing process here are the next steps in this saga

After a respondent's genuine steps statement is filed, the next step is for the court to review it and assess compliance with the pre-action procedures, potentially leading to a first case management hearing or further steps depending on the outcome of the review.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Court Review and Assessment:

  The court will review the genuine steps statement to ensure compliance with the pre-action procedures, which require parties to make a genuine attempt to resolve the dispute before commencing court proceedings.
• First Case Management Hearing:

  If the court determines that the pre-action procedures have been followed, the matter will likely proceed to a first case management hearing, where the parties will discuss the issues in dispute and identify the next steps in the case.
• Further Steps:

  Depending on the nature of the case and the outcome of the first case management hearing, further steps may include:

  • Document Exchange: Parties may be required to exchange further documents and information.
  • Dispute Resolution: The court may encourage or mandate further attempts at dispute resolution, such as mediation or negotiation.
  • Trial: If the dispute cannot be resolved through pre-trial processes, the matter may proceed to a trial, where the parties will present their case to a judge or jury.