Judge Jonathan H. Eisenman'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.
Judge Jonathan H. Eisenman'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.
The rule requires table of contents. Exhibit binders must include a table of contents and each exhibit appropriately numbered.
Parties may contact Judge Jonathan H. Eisenman'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.
Yes. Judge Jonathan H. Eisenman 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.