Rule 1.4 Court's duty to manage cases

setting timetables or otherwise controlling the progress of the case;

identifying at an early stage—

deciding promptly—

deciding the order in which issues are to be resolved;

controlling the use of expert evidence;

encouraging the parties to use F2a non-court dispute resolution procedure if the court considers that appropriate and facilitating the use of such procedure;

helping the parties to settle the whole or part of the case;

encouraging the parties to co-operate with each other in the conduct of proceedings;

considering whether the likely benefits of taking a particular step justify the cost of taking it;

dealing with as many aspects of the case as it can on the same occasion;

dealing with the case without the parties needing to attend at court;

making use of technology; and

giving directions to ensure that the case proceeds quickly and efficiently.