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Question X
X. Upon termination of the pre-trial, the judge dictated the pre-trial order in the presence of the parties and their counsel, reciting what had transpired and defining three (3) issues to be tried.
If, immediately upon receipt of his copy of the pre-trial order, plaintiff's counsel should move for its amendment to include a fourth (4th) triable issue which he allegedly inadvertently failedto mention when the judge dictated the order. Should the motion to amend be granted? Reasons. (2%)
Suppose trial had already commenced and after the plaintiff's second witness had testified, the defendant's counsel moves for the amendment of the pre-trial order to include a fifth (5th) triable issue vital to his client's defense. Should the motion be granted over the objection of plaintiff's counsel? Reasons. (3%)
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