Legal Definitions - civil calendar

Civil Calendar

The term "civil calendar" refers to the official schedule or list maintained by a court that tracks civil lawsuits (cases not involving criminal charges) that are approaching the stage of a trial. It acts as a queue, organizing cases that are ready for a trial date to be assigned. When a case is placed on the civil calendar, it means the court is preparing to schedule its trial, and the attorneys and parties involved are typically notified to appear for a hearing where a specific trial date will be set.

• Example 1: Personal Injury Lawsuit

  Imagine Sarah filed a lawsuit against a negligent driver after a car accident, seeking compensation for her injuries. After months of gathering evidence, depositions, and failed settlement negotiations, her attorney receives a notice from the court. The notice states that Sarah's case has been placed on the court's civil calendar for an upcoming date. This means the court is now ready to assign a specific trial date for her personal injury claim, and her attorney will need to attend a hearing to finalize that schedule.

• Example 2: Business Contract Dispute

  A small business, "InnovateTech," sued a larger corporation, "GlobalCorp," for breach of a software development contract. After extensive legal filings and attempts at mediation, the judge determines that the case is ready for a full trial. InnovateTech's legal team is then informed that their case has been added to the court's civil calendar. This signifies that the lawsuit is now in the queue for a trial date to be set, and both companies' lawyers will soon be called to discuss scheduling the final court proceedings.

• Example 3: Property Line Dispute

  Mr. and Mrs. Chen are involved in a lawsuit with their neighbors over an disputed property line that has led to significant disagreements. After several preliminary hearings and attempts to resolve the boundary issue out of court, the judge decides the matter must proceed to trial. The court then places the Chen's property dispute on the civil calendar. This action alerts all parties that their case is now on the list for which a trial date will soon be determined, moving it closer to a final resolution in court.