indispensable parties
Periods
Dismissal as a matter of right – before the service of an answer or of a motion for summary judgment
Dismissal as matter of court discretion – at any time of the proceedings after the service of an answer or of a
motion for summary judgment
Pre-Trial
[Within 5 days] After the last pleading has been filed and served – P makes ex parte motion to set the case for pre-
trial
Filing and service of pre-trial brief – ensure receipt at least three days before the pre-trial date
Effects of default