Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies must be delivered directly to the courtroom pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing.
Judge Byrdsong, Rupert A.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. An Informal Discovery Conference is required before filing any discovery motion.
Judge Byrdsong, Rupert A.'s rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint statements of discovery in dispute are limited to five pages.
Judge Byrdsong, Rupert A.'s rule states these limits: 15 pages. Trial briefs are limited to fifteen pages in length except in extraordinary cases.
Judge Byrdsong, Rupert A.'s formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, under number tabs, each page numbered within each tab, and exhibit list included in binders. All document exhibits must be placed in three-ring binders with number tabs, numbered pages, and include the exhibit list.
The rule requires proposed order. All ex parte applications must include a proposed order submitted separately from the application.
Parties may contact Judge Byrdsong, Rupert A.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 633-0528. Counsel must contact the courtroom within three days to confirm the Informal Discovery Conference is scheduled.
No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. In limine motions must be submitted in separate packets (one per motion) including all papers, with binders due at the Final Status Conference.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Represented litigants must e-file all documents in limited and unlimited non-complex civil matters through an approved EFSP.
A fee is required for covered filings. Stipulations and orders for continuance require payment of a $20.00 stipulation fee and first appearance fees for all parties.
The rule states a 10:00 a.m. court day before ex parte hearing filing cutoff. Represented litigants must electronically file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 10 court days before hearing. Motions in limine must be served on opposing parties at least ten court days before the Final Status Conference.
Represented litigants must e-file all documents in limited and unlimited non-complex civil matters through an approved EFSP.
Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing and must file papers at the first floor filing window, Room 102.
Courtesy copies must be delivered directly to the courtroom pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing.
All ex parte applications must include a proposed order submitted separately from the application.
Represented litigants must electronically file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Self-represented litigants must submit ex parte applications by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Stipulations and orders for continuance require payment of a $20.00 stipulation fee and first appearance fees for all parties.
An Informal Discovery Conference is required before filing any discovery motion.
Joint statements of discovery in dispute are limited to five pages.
A courtesy copy of the joint discovery statement must be delivered to the courtroom three court days before the Informal Discovery Conference.
Counsel must contact the courtroom within three days to confirm the Informal Discovery Conference is scheduled.
All document exhibits must be placed in three-ring binders with number tabs, numbered pages, and include the exhibit list.
Five exhibit books must be provided for the court, clerk, witness stand, plaintiff’s counsel, and defendant’s counsel.
Requests for Dismissal or Notices of Settlement must be filed at least two court days before the Final Status Conference to waive appearance.
Motions in limine must be served on opposing parties at least ten court days before the Final Status Conference.
Oppositions to motions in limine must be served on opposing parties at least five court days before the Final Status Conference.
Trial briefs are limited to fifteen pages in length except in extraordinary cases.
In limine motions must be submitted in separate packets (one per motion) including all papers, with binders due at the Final Status Conference.
Jury instructions must be submitted in a specific format including party identification, modification status, withdrawal status, and court signature line, with jointly submitted CACI instructions.
Verdict forms must be adapted to CACI with proper spacing.