Model Directions

The Model Directions document sets out the preferred format for case management directions made by the President or a Member of the Land Court at directions hearings or reviews. It includes directions for most pre-hearing steps, including issue identification, disclosure, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and expert evidence procedures. A glossary of terms is included to assist those unfamiliar with court procedures.

The Model Directions can be adapted for use in simple disputes and those involving multiple fields of expertise. The Court expects parties to use the Model Directions, amended or supplemented to reflect the particular circumstances of the case, when proposing directions for their case.

The Court will revise the Model Directions periodically.

Model Directions (PDF, 1.4 MB)

Hearing materials

The forms below must be filed 5 days before any hearing review in the Land Court:

List of issues of fact and law (DOCX, 104.7 KB)

List of matters not in dispute (DOCX, 106.9 KB)

Index to hearing bundle   (DOCX, 102.9 KB)

Proposed hearing plan (DOCX, 108.8 KB)