Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Richard L. Fruin's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Richard L. Fruin?

Courtesy copies are required for CMC statements, demurrers, motions, oppositions, replys, fsc documents, and proposed orders. Details: delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies are required for CMC statements, demurrers, motions (including oppositions/replies), FSC documents, and proposed orders, delivered to the courtroom courtesy box.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES

Does Judge Richard L. Fruin require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Richard L. Fruin's rules set a pre-motion procedure for demurrer, motion to strike, and motion for judgment on the pleadings. Demurrers, motions to strike, and motions for judgment on the pleadings require a mandatory meet and confer with opposing counsel before filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MEET & CONFER REQUIREMENT

What page or word limits apply to joint brief before Judge Richard L. Fruin?

Judge Richard L. Fruin's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint briefs requesting an Informal Discovery Conference are limited to 5 pages and must include three proposed dates and reasons for the request.

View ruleSource: page 2, section INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Richard L. Fruin?

Judge Richard L. Fruin's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder. Trial exhibits must be provided in binders, with three copies prepared for court use.

View ruleSource: page 4, section EXHIBIT BINDERS

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Richard L. Fruin?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All motion documents must include the CRS confirmation number in the filing caption.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

What must be included with CMC statement filings before Judge Richard L. Fruin?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. CMC statements must be on Judicial Council form #CM-110.

View ruleSource: page 3, section CMC

Is electronic filing required before Judge Richard L. Fruin?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. e-Filing is mandatory for represented parties, optional for self-represented litigants or those with an eFiling exemption.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FILINGS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Richard L. Fruin?

A fee is required for covered filings. Motion filing fees are paid when scheduling the motion online via the Court Reservation System (CRS).

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Richard L. Fruin?

The rule states a 10:00 a.m. on the day before the ex-parte hearing filing cutoff. Ex parte applications must be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day before the hearing, with service to the opposing party at the same time.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX-PARTE APPLICATIONS

What rule applies to e-service for the opposing party before Judge Richard L. Fruin?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: the opposing party, timing: 0 hours after filing. Ex parte applications must be served on the opposing party at the same time as e-filing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX-PARTE APPLICATIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Richard L. Fruin

e-Filing is mandatory for represented parties, optional for self-represented litigants or those with an eFiling exemption.

Courtesy copies are required for CMC statements, demurrers, motions (including oppositions/replies), FSC documents, and proposed orders, delivered to the courtroom courtesy box.

Ex parte applications must be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day before the hearing, with service to the opposing party at the same time.

Ex parte applications must be served on the opposing party at the same time as e-filing.

Courtesy copies of ex parte papers and oppositions must be provided to Department 307.

All motion documents must include the CRS confirmation number in the filing caption.

Courtesy copies of all motion papers must be delivered to Department 307 immediately upon e-filing.

Motion filing fees are paid when scheduling the motion online via the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Demurrers, motions to strike, and motions for judgment on the pleadings require a mandatory meet and confer with opposing counsel before filing.

Joint briefs requesting an Informal Discovery Conference are limited to 5 pages and must include three proposed dates and reasons for the request.

IDCs are considered upon submission of a joint brief (max 5 pages) including three proposed dates and reasons for the request, e-filed by all parties.

Courtesy copies of joint briefs requesting an IDC must be provided to the department upon filing.

CMC statements (form CM-110) must be filed at least 15 calendar days prior to the CMC.

CMC statements must be on Judicial Council form #CM-110.

Trial documents must be e-filed 4 days before the FSC, with service and courtesy copies provided upon filing.

Trial documents must be served on all parties at the time of filing.

Courtesy copies of all motions in limine, oppositions, and replies must be provided to the department upon filing.

Trial exhibits must be provided in binders, with three copies prepared for court use.

Exhibit binders must be provided to the Court 4 court days before the FSC.

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