Joint Agreement To Participate In The Early Case Settlement Process {CJD 451}

JOINT AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EARLY CASE SETTLEMENT PROCESS Pursuant to Standing Order 2-17 Plaintiff v. Defendant (Complaint for filed ) Docket No. Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Division We understand and agree that: 1. It has been sixty (60) days or less since the filing of the complaint in this matter: 2. Our participation in the early case settlement process is VOLUNTARY and at any point, either party may "opt out" of the process by filing a Notice to Opt-Out of the Early Case Settlement Process (CJD 452) with the court. 3. We must limit our discovery as outlined in section III of the standing order. 4. If applicable, we must participate in an Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") screening pursuant to section V of the standing order. 5. Once discovery is completed, either party or both must request a settlement conference by filing a Voluntary Request for Settlement Conference (CJD 98) with the court. At least five (5) days prior to the settlement conference, each party shall provide the court and the other party or his or her attorney, if any, a settlement conference memorandum. 6. Neither of us can file more than two motions (if necessary) prior to the settlement conference. Requested by (attorney for or party if not represented) Date Date Signature of Attorney or party if not represented Plaintiff (Print Name) Signature of Attorney or party if not represented Plaintiff (Print Name) Defendant Defendant (Address) (Apt, Unit, No. etc.) (Address) (Apt, Unit, No. etc.) (City/Town) (State) (Zip) (City/Town) (State) (Zip) Primary Phone #: BBO #: Email: Primary Phone #: BBO #: Email: American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com CJD 451 (6/13/17) AGSC page 1 of 1