The stages of a personal injury procedure
Hearing and rejoinder runs through all stages: notification, negotiation and court proceedings. Article 39 Rv mandates pre-judicial hearing and rejoinder to promote out-of-court settlement.
Stages Elaborated
1. Notification: respond to insurer's questions. 2. Investigation: know expert reports. 3. Summons: exchange pleadings. 4. Hearing: oral rejoinder. Violation leads to procedural errors.
- Respect deadlines (article 3:13 BW)
- Conclusion of reply and rejoinder
- Request provisional remedies
This principle prevents one-sided decisions and ensures fairness. In case of non-compliance, the court may impose sanctions, such as cost orders.