Judge Terry Fann

Applies to

Agreed trial setting order

An agreed order setting trial must state the trial date, time, place, and duration.

Applies to

Agreed trial setting order

By entering an agreed trial-setting order, counsel represents that discovery is complete and the case is ready for trial on the scheduled dates.

Applies to

Appeal trial setting order

Appeals from the specified courts are set by court order when perfected, and the Clerk prepares the order for the Judge's signature.

Judicial days are days when the applicable county courthouse and clerks’ offices are open, and the filing date is excluded when calculating days.

Deadline

5 court days

Trial-setting orders must be lodged within five Judicial Days after the date or dates are obtained from the Court.

Deadline

3 court days

In trials in which a jury has not been demanded, lists of all witnesses shall be filed with the Clerk and exchanged between counsel at least three (3) full Judicial Days prior to trial.

A copy of the trial-setting order must be served on opposing counsel or, if there is no other attorney, on the opposing party or parties.

In jury trials, witness lists must be exchanged at the pre-trial conference.

Deadline

3 court days

In non-jury trials, counsel must exchange all witness lists at least three full Judicial Days before trial.

Trial dates may be obtained from the Trial Judge's office.

Cannon County cases must be set through the Cannon County Chancery Court Clerk's Office and Circuit Court Clerk's Office.

During the pendency of actions, contact regarding the litigation ordinarily should be made with the Court only during hearings and conferences established by Court Order. Other communications with the Court should occur only under unusual circumstances. Except in the event of an emergency, neither counsel should contact the Court regarding a pending matter.