Court of Jesters

My friend and I left for the court date at 7:30 a.m. this morning.  I seriously question the justice system.  This was an MSC (Mandatory Settlement Conference) kind of court date which amounted to me talking to my lawyer (actually not my lawyer but a junior associate) and the respondent talking to his and then going in and telling the judge that nothing can be resolved.  A new court date was set for Feb. 4!  It's sole purpose is to set a trial date!!!  OMG!  How inane!  So "maybe" by April or May I'll go to trial!  Can you believe this?  No wonder the system is so clogged!  Grown people who can't address more than on item per day?