Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Bradley Erdosi's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Bradley Erdosi?

Courtesy copies are required for ex parte applications. Details: 1 copy, delivery by 12pm day before hearing, by hand delivery. Ex parte applications must be e-filed and a courtesy copy delivered to the courtroom by noon the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section GENERAL PROCEDURES

Does Judge Bradley Erdosi require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Parties must engage in meaningful meet-and-confer conversations in person, by phone, or by videoconference (not email) before filing any discovery motion.

View ruleSource: page 3, section LAW AND MOTION MATTERS / C. Discovery Motions

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Bradley Erdosi?

Judge Bradley Erdosi's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, binder no larger than 3 inches, and multiple binders acceptable. Trial Notebook binders must be no larger than 3 inches; multiple binders are acceptable.

View ruleSource: page 3, section TRIAL PROCEDURES / B. Pre-Trial Procedure / Rule 317

What must be included with statement of compliance filings before Judge Bradley Erdosi?

The rule requires caption. Parties must e-file a fully executed Statement of Compliance (Form L-0081) and include a copy in the Trial Notebook.

View ruleSource: page 3, section TRIAL PROCEDURES / B. Pre-Trial Procedure / Rule 317

What must be included with joint exhibit list filings before Judge Bradley Erdosi?

The rule requires caption. Joint exhibit list must be e-filed and included in the Trial Notebook and each exhibit binder.

View ruleSource: page 4, section TRIAL PROCEDURES / C. Exhibit List, Exhibits, and Demonstratives

How may parties contact Judge Bradley Erdosi's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Bradley Erdosi's clerk by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Reservations for ex parte hearings must be made by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section GENERAL PROCEDURES

Does Judge Bradley Erdosi require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Bradley Erdosi. Motions in limine should be placed in a separate binder from the rest of the Trial Notebook.

View ruleSource: page 3, section TRIAL PROCEDURES / B. Pre-Trial Procedure / Rule 317

Is electronic filing required before Judge Bradley Erdosi?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.

View ruleSource: page 2, section GENERAL PROCEDURES

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Bradley Erdosi?

The rule uses a 10:00 AM cutoff and treats filing as not specified. Opposition to ex parte applications is due by 10:00 a.m. on the hearing date.

View ruleSource: page 2, section GENERAL PROCEDURES
Complete rules summary for Judge Bradley Erdosi

Ex parte applications must be e-filed and a courtesy copy delivered to the courtroom by noon the day before the hearing.

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.

Reservations for ex parte hearings must be made by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Opposition to ex parte applications is due by 10:00 a.m. on the hearing date.

Parties must engage in meaningful meet-and-confer conversations in person, by phone, or by videoconference (not email) before filing any discovery motion.

Trial Notebook must be delivered to the courtroom by noon on the Wednesday before trial.

Trial Notebook binders must be no larger than 3 inches; multiple binders are acceptable.

Motions in limine should be placed in a separate binder from the rest of the Trial Notebook.

Parties must e-file a fully executed Statement of Compliance (Form L-0081) and include a copy in the Trial Notebook.

Joint exhibit list must be e-filed and included in the Trial Notebook and each exhibit binder.

Joint exhibit list must have a caption page and a table with specific columns.

Parties must bring two complete sets of exhibits for the Court on trial date.

Exhibit binders must be three-ring binders no larger than three inches.

Exhibit binder covers must identify the binder as an exhibit binder, volume number, and exhibits included; spine must also show volume and exhibits.

Each exhibit binder must contain a copy of the exhibit list and each exhibit must be separated by a numbered tab matching the list.

Each page of each exhibit must be numbered starting with one per exhibit, using exhibit number and page number (e.g., 7-1, 7-2).

Witness copy exhibits must have a filled-out exhibit tag stapled to the top right corner of the first page.

Plaintiff exhibits numbered starting with 1; Defendant exhibits numbered starting with 200.

If exhibit numbers are insufficient, parties must cooperate to agree on appropriate number ranges.

In multi-party cases, parties must cooperate to agree on unique number ranges; no duplicate numbers or exhibits.

Exhibits must be moved into evidence as soon as admissibility is established, not at the end of testimony or case.

Exhibits may not be published to the jury before being admitted and without court approval.

Parties must attempt to stipulate to admissibility and foundation for all exhibits, with agreements reflected on the joint exhibit list.

Video and audio tape evidence must be accompanied by a separately marked transcript or still picture representation.

Counsel must lodge all trial depositions with the clerk before trial and advise the court if any are unsigned.

Deposition designations must be exchanged by the Issue Conference, and the annotated transcript must be submitted to the court before trial.

Parties must e-file a joint notice in table format listing designated deposition testimony by page and line number, and any objections.

Parties must promptly seek a court ruling on deposition objections when presenting videotaped testimony.

Proposed Judgment must include the exact wording of the verdict.

Joint witness list must include a caption page and be in table format with specified columns and time estimate totals.

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