Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies must be delivered to the courtroom.
Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. An Informal Discovery Conference is required before filing any discovery motion.
Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint statement of discovery in dispute is limited to five pages; courtesy copy due three court days before IDC.
Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Trial briefs should not exceed 15 pages except in extraordinary cases.
Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, exhibits must be placed under number tabs, each page of each exhibit must be numbered within each tab, exhibit list must be included in the binders, and five exhibit books must be provided: court, clerk, witness stand, plaintiff's counsel, defendant's counsel. Exhibits must be in three-ring binders with numbered tabs and pages; five copies required for trial.
The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applications must include a separate proposed order.
The rule requires legal argument and statement of facts. Trial briefs are mandatory and must include eight specified content elements.
Parties may contact Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Counsel must contact the courtroom within 3 days to confirm IDC scheduling.
Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include original date, proposed new dates, and reason for request. Continuance by stipulation requires written stipulation and order with specific content and $20 fee plus first appearance fees.
Yes. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong requires bundling for covered papers. Motions in limine must be submitted in discrete packets per motion; motion in limine binders due at FSC.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Represented litigants must e-file through an approved EFSP; self-represented litigants are exempt and file at the filing window.
A fee is required for covered filings. Continuance by stipulation requires a $20 stipulation and order fee plus first appearance fees.
Represented litigants must e-file through an approved EFSP; self-represented litigants are exempt and file at the filing window.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the courtroom.
Ex parte applications must include a separate proposed order.
Represented litigants must e-file ex parte applications by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Self-represented litigants must submit ex parte applications by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.
An Informal Discovery Conference is required before filing any discovery motion.
Joint statement of discovery in dispute is limited to five pages; courtesy copy due three court days before IDC.
Courtesy copy of joint statement must be delivered to courtroom three court days before IDC.
Trial briefs should not exceed 15 pages except in extraordinary cases.
Exhibits must be in three-ring binders with numbered tabs and pages; five copies required for trial.
Motions in limine must be submitted in discrete packets per motion; motion in limine binders due at FSC.
Trial briefs are mandatory and must include eight specified content elements.
Trial documents must be filed electronically at least five days before FSC.
Motions in limine must be served at least 10 court days before FSC; oppositions at least 5 court days before FSC.
To avoid FSC appearance upon settlement, file Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least two court days before FSC.
Continuance by stipulation requires written stipulation and order with specific content and $20 fee plus first appearance fees.
Continuance by stipulation requires a $20 stipulation and order fee plus first appearance fees.
Trial date changes must be requested by ex parte application or noticed motion.
Counsel must contact the courtroom within 3 days to confirm IDC scheduling.
Counsel must meet and confer in person at least 10 days before FSC to prepare trial documents.
Counsel must meet and confer before filing motions in limine and file a stipulation if agreement is reached.
Exhibit objections must be filed in writing with grounds; otherwise waived absent good cause.