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The court-published Joint Proposed Pretrial Order, quoted whole from the document as posted (- page(s)).
Applies in the Eleventh Division of the Texas Business Court, Texas Business Court, Eleventh Division (Eleventh Administrative Judicial Region); the document as posted on the court's site controls and changes without notice. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
The Business Court of Texas Eleventh Division [Plaintiff(s)], Plaintiff(s), v. [Defendant(s)], Defendant(s). § § § § § Cause No. ______________ ═══════════════════════════════════════ Joint Proposed Pretrial Order ═══════════════════════════════════════ The Parties, by and through undersigned counsel, hereby submit the following Joint Proposed Pretrial Order. Appearance of Counsel List the names of all Parties and their respective counsel. Provide the addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of counsel. Statement of the Case Give a concise joint summary (one or two short paragraphs) of the case and the Parties’ claims and defenses. In a jury trial, the Court may read this statement aloud during voir dire. Relief Sought An itemization of the damages and other relief sought. Jurisdiction and Venue Identify any unresolved jurisdictional or venue questions. Motions Identify any pending motions that require a decision by the Court. Admissions of Fact Provide a concise, numbered list of admitted or otherwise undisputed facts that require no proof and are relevant to the disposition of the case. Disputed Facts Provide a concise, numbered list of disputed facts that are relevant to the disposition of the case. Agreed Applicable Propositions of Law Provide a concise, numbered list of the undisputed legal propositions that are relevant to the disposition of the case. Contested Issues of Law Provide a concise, numbered list of the disputed legal issues that are relevant to the disposition of the case and need to be decided by the court. A memorandum of law with authorities addressing only these issues must accompany this Order. Settlement Discussions Include a short, non-argumentative statement on the status of any settlement negotiations and the outcome of mediation. Trial State whether the trial will be jury or nonjury. Give a realistic estimate of how long trial would last if the Court did not impose time limits. A typical trial day begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:30 or 5:00 p.m., with 60 to 75 minutes for lunch and 15-minute breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Using the categories below, list the names and addresses of all witnesses, including experts, that each party intends to call in its case-in-chief. Include potential rebuttal witnesses if, before trial, the need for their testimony can reasonably be anticipated: witnesses who will be called; witnesses who may be called; or witnesses whose deposition will be used. State the Parties’ agreement as to how and when they will provide notice of daily witnesses. State whether the Parties intend to arrange for real-time reporting or other expedited transcripts. Describe any foreseeable logistical problems, including the availability of witnesses or unusual exhibits. Required Attachments Parties must file as a separate document and attach to the Joint Proposed Pretrial Order the following attachments: any motions in limine, with a proposed order or space to make rulings; each party’s exhibit list; each party’s proposed jury charge or, for nonjury trials, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law; and each party’s memorandum of law (see No. 9, Contested Issues of Law). Other Matters Describe any additional matters or concerns that any party wishes the Court to know before trial. SIGNED this ____day of _____________. _____________________________ Judge, Texas Business Court Eleventh Division [Signature blocks for counsel]
The Business Court of Texas Eleventh Division [Plaintiff(s)], Plaintiff(s), v. [Defendant(s)], Defendant(s). § § § § § Cause No. ______________ ═══════════════════════════════════════ Joint Proposed Pretrial Order ═══════════════════════════════════════ The Parties, by and through undersigned counsel, hereby submit the following Joint Proposed Pretrial Order. Appearance of Counsel List the names o
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-09-14 from BenchPath's custody copy of the court-site document (custody file 24675af8d873.docx; 121,814 bytes; native text layer published whole after whitespace normalisation). Court-scoped (not judge-joined): linked from the official page https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1459757/texas-business-court-eleventh-division-proposed-joint-pretrial-order.docx; the document governs the court, not one judge. Title, category and practice family set by eye from the document (link label kept in the receipt). Read by eye 2026-09-14. Fix program 2026-09-14, Phase 7g (Texas census).
6 verbatim requirements on proposed orders in NINA W. DI PIETRO's division.
3 verbatim requirements on proposed orders in JOHN HURLEY's division.