The East African Court of Justice Rules of Procedure 2013 Compromise 52. Where it is proved to the satisfaction of the Court that a dispute or reference has been adjusted wholly or in part by any lawful agreement or compromise, the Court shall, on the application of any party, direct that such agreement, compromise or satisfaction be recorded and shall enter judgment accordingly. SECTION XII: ORAL PROCEEDINGS XII (A) PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION Scheduling conference 53. (1) The First Instance Division shall, within fourteen (14) days after the close of pleadings or such other period as the Principal Judge may direct, hold a scheduling conference to ascertain— (a) points of agreement and disagreement, (b) the possibility of mediation, conciliation or any other form of settlement, (c) whether evidence is to be oral or by affidavit, (d) whether legal argument shall be written or oral, or both, (e) the estimated length of the hearing, (f) any other matters as the Division may deem necessary, (2) If the case has good potential for settlement, the Division shall direct that the case proceeds to mediation or other form of settlement. (3) If the matter is to proceed to hearing the Division shall fix the date for commencement of hearing. 34