Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H.'s rules

Does Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for demurrer and motion to strike. Parties must meet and confer before filing a demurrer or motion to strike.

View ruleSource: page 3, section DEMURRER AND MOTION TO STRIKE

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H.?

Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H.'s formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, 5 exhibit binders required, and at least 4 trial binders required. Trial and exhibit binders must be three-ring bound, with 5 exhibit binders and at least 4 trial binders required.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIALS

What must be included with exhibit binder filings before Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H.?

The rule requires table of contents. Exhibit binders must include a table of contents and each exhibit appropriately numbered.

View ruleSource: page 2, section TRIALS

How may parties contact Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email sscdept25@lacourt.org. Parties submitting on tentative rulings must email sscdept25@lacourt.org by 9:00 AM the day of the hearing, including case number, submitting party, and cc opposing party/counsel.

View ruleSource: page 3, section TENTATIVE RULINGS

Does Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H. requires bundling for covered papers. Trial and exhibit binders must be three-ring binders; parties need 5 exhibit binders and at least 4 trial binders for trial readiness.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIALS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SCHEDULING LAW & MOTION HEARINGS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H.?

The rule states a 10:00 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 AM the court day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt from e-filing.

View ruleSource: page 4, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What rule applies to e-service before Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service. Electronic service is required except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.

View ruleSource: page 3
Complete rules summary for Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H.

Exhibit binders must include a table of contents and each exhibit appropriately numbered.

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Electronic service is required except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 AM the court day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt from e-filing.

Opposition papers for e-filed ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:00 PM the day before the hearing.

Self-represented or exempt parties must file ex parte applications and oppositions in the Spring Street Courthouse Clerk’s Office by 11:00 AM on the hearing date.

Self-represented or exempt parties must file ex parte applications and oppositions in the Clerk’s Office by 11:00 AM on the hearing date.

Trial documents must be e-filed at least 10 days prior to the trial date and viewable by the court on the trial date.

Trial and exhibit binders must be three-ring binders; parties need 5 exhibit binders and at least 4 trial binders for trial readiness.

Trial and exhibit binders must be three-ring bound, with 5 exhibit binders and at least 4 trial binders required.

Parties submitting on tentative rulings must email sscdept25@lacourt.org by 9:00 AM the day of the hearing, including case number, submitting party, and cc opposing party/counsel.

Parties must meet and confer before filing a demurrer or motion to strike.

Clerk’s Office assistance is available by phone at (213) 310-7000.

Drop boxes at Stanley Mosk and Spring Street Courthouses are available for paper filings.

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