Judge Huey P. Cotton's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Trial briefs are limited to 20 pages except in extraordinary cases.
Judge Huey P. Cotton's rule states these limits: 2 pages. Informal Discovery Conference dispute summaries are limited to 2 pages.
Judge Huey P. Cotton's formatting rule includes legal paper, 28 lines per page. Notice of case resolution must be prepared on 28-lined legal paper.
The rule requires caption and case number. Notice of case resolution must include caption, title, and case number.
The rule requires certificate of service. Motions in limine must be in writing, served 10 court days before FSC, accompanied by LACCR 3.57 declaration, and numbered sequentially.
Parties may contact Judge Huey P. Cotton's clerk by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (818) 901-4603. Department A courtroom can be contacted via phone at (818) 901-4603 during posted courtroom hours for permitted purposes.
Judge Huey P. Cotton's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Continuances of trial, FSC, or MSC dates require good cause, CRC Rule 3.1332 compliance, a court order, and must be made via ex parte application or noticed motion; stipulated continuances are prohibited.
No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Motions in limine must be submitted in separate packets per motion; bundling multiple motions is prohibited.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. All party Mandatory Settlement Conference briefs must be filed five court days before the MSC.
Notice of case resolution must include caption, title, and case number.
Notice of case resolution must be prepared on 28-lined legal paper.
Department A courtroom can be contacted via phone at (818) 901-4603 during posted courtroom hours for permitted purposes.
Continuances of trial, FSC, or MSC dates require good cause, CRC Rule 3.1332 compliance, a court order, and must be made via ex parte application or noticed motion; stipulated continuances are prohibited.
All party Mandatory Settlement Conference briefs must be filed five court days before the MSC.
Informal Discovery Conference dispute summaries are limited to 2 pages.
IDC dispute summaries must be delivered to the Court 24 hours before the scheduled conference.
Request for Dismissal must be filed within 21 days of case resolution.
Motions in limine, trial briefs, witness lists, exhibit lists, and jury instructions must be filed 5 days before the Final Status Conference.
Trial briefs are limited to 20 pages except in extraordinary cases.
Motions in limine must be submitted in separate packets per motion; bundling multiple motions is prohibited.
Motions in limine must be in writing, served 10 court days before FSC, accompanied by LACCR 3.57 declaration, and numbered sequentially.
Jury instructions must be submitted on perforated paper to allow separation of instruction ID and text.