Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.'s formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, one-sided, conformed copies of all motions in limine, opposition, and reply papers, tabbed in numerical order, opposition and reply papers placed directly behind moving papers for each motion, and colored sheet of paper separating moving, opposition, and reply papers. Motions in Limine Binder must be three-ring binders with one-sided conformed copies, tabbed numerically, with colored separators.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Informal discovery conference requests must use form LACIV 094 and be lodged in Department 53.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Trial Binder must include specified tabs with required documents.
Parties may contact Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.'s clerk by phone only as allowed by the rule. Parties must not contact chambers or clerk for document status; check court website instead.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be electronically filed by specified deadlines, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions in Limine Binder must be lodged in Department 53 3 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties, timing: 4 calendar days before deadline. Trial preparation documents must be served on all parties 4 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Motions in Limine Binder must be lodged in Department 53 3 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be electronically filed by specified deadlines, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.
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.
Trial preparation documents must be filed and served 4 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Trial preparation documents must be served on all parties 4 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Trial Binder must be lodged in Department 53 3 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Motions in Limine Binder must be three-ring binders with one-sided conformed copies, tabbed numerically, with colored separators.
Exhibit Binders must be three-ring binders with tabbed, internally paginated exhibits, one-sided documentary copies, and yellow evidence tags on the Judicial Assistant’s copy.
Parties must not contact chambers or clerk for document status; check court website instead.
Informal discovery conference requests must use form LACIV 094 and be lodged in Department 53.
Joint Witness List must include specified columns organized as per court format.
Joint Exhibit List must include specified columns organized as per court format.
Joint List of Proposed Jury Instructions must include specified columns organized as per court format.
Joint Chart of Page and Line Designations must include specified columns for designations and counter-designations.
Trial Binder must include specified tabs with required documents.
Motions in limine must have captions identifying evidence to exclude, numbered consecutively, with opposition/reply papers identifying corresponding motion number.