Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.?

Courtesy copies are required for motions, briefs, petitions, applications, and trial documents. Details: delivery within one day, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies with tabbed exhibits required for motions, briefs, petitions, applications, trial documents, delivered to Department H within one day of e-filing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section C. Courtesy Copies

Does Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) must be scheduled prior to filing any discovery motion.

View ruleSource: page 7, section 1. Informal Discovery Conferences

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.?

The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applicants must submit a proposed order and pay filing fee before appearing.

View ruleSource: page 5, section B. Ex Parte Applications

How may parties contact Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (909) 802-1114. Contact court staff at (909) 802-1114 if late for hearing or need second call.

View ruleSource: page 2, section A. Civility

Does Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L. requires bundling for covered papers. Tabbed binder with all motions in limine, oppositions, replies, and table of contents required at FSC.

View ruleSource: page 15, section B. Motions in Limine

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.?

A fee is required for covered filings. Motion filing fee must be paid when reserving hearing date online.

View ruleSource: page 6, section C. Law and Motion

Is electronic filing required before Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Court mandates eFiling for all documents except self-represented litigants or those with eFiling exemptions; represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and 2019 General Order.

View ruleSource: page 2, section B. Mandatory eFiling

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.?

The rule states a 10:00 AM filing cutoff. Represented parties must e-file ex parte applications with documentary support by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 5, section B. Ex Parte Applications

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Service deadlines extended based on manner of service per CCP § 1013.

View ruleSource: page 11, section III. TRIALS
Complete rules summary for Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.

Motion filing fee must be paid when reserving hearing date online.

Filing fee must be paid before appearing for ex parte application.

Ex parte applicants must submit a proposed order and pay filing fee before appearing.

Court mandates eFiling for all documents except self-represented litigants or those with eFiling exemptions; represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and 2019 General Order.

Courtesy copies with tabbed exhibits required for motions, briefs, petitions, applications, trial documents, delivered to Department H within one day of e-filing.

Courtesy copy of IDC joint statement must be delivered within one day of filing.

Represented parties must e-file ex parte applications with documentary support by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Self-represented parties must file ex parte documents with Department H or clerk’s office by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) must be scheduled prior to filing any discovery motion.

Trial documents must be served and filed at least 7 calendar days prior to Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine must be filed and served 14 calendar days before FSC.

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed 7 calendar days before FSC.

Reply briefs to motions in limine may be filed 3 calendar days before FSC.

Case management statements must be filed using Form CM-110 15 calendar days before CMC.

Tabbed binder with all motions in limine, oppositions, replies, and table of contents required at FSC.

Joint trial binder with tabs A-J required at FSC.

Three tabbed, paginated exhibit binder sets required on first day of trial, plus one per opposing party.

Exhibits must be pre-marked with Arabic numerals; multi-page exhibits must have sequentially numbered pages.

Contact court staff at (909) 802-1114 if late for hearing or need second call.

Declaration explaining incomplete service must be filed 7 days before CMC if not all defendants served.

Parties with fee waiver must file form SCLAC LACIV 269 10 calendar days before hearing to request court reporter.

Service deadlines extended based on manner of service per CCP § 1013.

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