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Common questions about Judge Unknown (Generic Trial Order)'s rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Unknown (Generic Trial Order)?

Judge Unknown (Generic Trial Order)'s formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, pre-numbered (1, 2, 3, etc.), exchanged except for exhibits anticipated in good faith for impeachment, binder required for each party, court clerk, judge, and witness stand (5 total in typical two-party case), plaintiffs use exhibit 1+ numbering, defendants use exhibit 101+ numbering, no letters for exhibit numbers or subparts, multiple page exhibits must have page numbers on each page, and separate documents may not be grouped as...

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2. Exhibits

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Unknown (Generic Trial Order)?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All in limine motions must be written and accompanied by a declaration complying with Local Rule 3.57.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 5. In Limine Motions

What must be included with jury instructions filings before Judge Unknown (Generic Trial Order)?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel must prepare, submit, and meet and confer on proposed jury instructions, identifying agreed and disputed instructions; briefs for disputed instructions are encouraged.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 3. Jury Instructions and Verdict Form
Complete rules summary for Judge Unknown (Generic Trial Order)

Exhibits must be pre-numbered, exchanged (except impeachment exhibits), placed in tabbed three-ring binders with party-specific numbering and no letter designations.

All in limine motions must be written and accompanied by a declaration complying with Local Rule 3.57.

Counsel must prepare, submit, and meet and confer on proposed jury instructions, identifying agreed and disputed instructions; briefs for disputed instructions are encouraged.

Documents required by Paragraph 15 of the Fifth Amended Standing Order must be prepared before the first trial date.

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