Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B.?

Courtesy copies are required for pleadings, motions, demurrers, anti slapp filings, motion summary judgments, motion compel discoverys, trial documents, and printed document standing general orders. Details: delivery upon filing. Courtesy copies required for specified document types including pleadings/motions over 26 pages, demurrers, anti-SLAPP filings, MSJs, discovery motions, and trial documents.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2. Filings

Does Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for motion compel discovery. Informal Discovery Conference or court permission required before filing motions to compel discovery.

View ruleSource: page 5, section 10. Discovery Motions

What page or word limits apply to joint statement idc before Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B.?

Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B.'s rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint IDC statement must be filed 5 court days before IDC, max 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 5, section 10. Discovery Motions

How may parties contact Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone 310-281-2425. Chambers phone number is 310-281-2425, available during 8:30-12 and 1:30-4:30.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Header

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B.?

Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Continuances of motion hearing dates require court order, not just CRS rescheduling.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 7. Motions

Does Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B. requires bundling for covered papers. Parties must create binders of all MILs, moving/opposition/reply papers, provide to court 5 court days before FSC.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 4. Final Status Conferences

Is electronic filing required before Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All parties must comply with mandatory e-filing for civil cases; self-represented litigants are exempt.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2. Filings

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B.?

The rule states a 10:00 a.m. the day before ex parte hearing filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 8. Ex Parte Applications
Complete rules summary for Judge Moreton, Jr, Edward B.

All parties must comply with mandatory e-filing for civil cases; self-represented litigants are exempt.

Courtesy copies required for specified document types including pleadings/motions over 26 pages, demurrers, anti-SLAPP filings, MSJs, discovery motions, and trial documents.

Pleadings and motions of 26 or more pages require courtesy copies.

Court requests courtesy paper copies of all motions, oppositions, and replies be lodged in Department 205.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Informal Discovery Conference or court permission required before filing motions to compel discovery.

Joint IDC statement must be filed 5 court days before IDC, max 5 pages.

Motions to compel further responses require a four-column joint statement with specified columns.

Parties must create binders of all MILs, moving/opposition/reply papers, provide to court 5 court days before FSC.

Chambers phone number is 310-281-2425, available during 8:30-12 and 1:30-4:30.

Parties must not call chambers to inquire about status of lodged documents; check court website instead.

Continuances of motion hearing dates require court order, not just CRS rescheduling.

Trial documents must be filed and served 5 calendar days before Final Status Conference.

Motions in Limine Binder required, lodged 5 calendar days before FSC, three-ring binders, tabbed, colored separators.

Four sets of tabbed, numbered Exhibit Binders required in three-ring binders, one-sided documentary copies.

Trial Binder required, lodged 5 calendar days before FSC, three-ring binder, tabbed, table of contents with specified tabs.

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