LCRLJ 8
                                  CIVIL JURY


    (a) Pre-trial Procedure.  All cases, set for jury trial shall be set for a
pre-trial conference which shall be held at least two weeks prior to trial.  The
attorneys who are to conduct the trial and all parties shall be present
(parties may be excused by the court for good cause) to consider such matters
as will promote a fair and expeditious trial.  All discovery shall be completed
within ten (10) days following the pre-trial hearing .  Opposing counsel or
party must be given ten (10) days notice prior to the pre-trial conference.
Opposing counsel or party must be given ten (10) days prior written notice of
any pre-trial motions to be heard at the pre-trial conference.  Any motions not
made at the pre-trial conference shall be deemed waived.