Judge Carmen Luege's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, two complete sets, number tabs separating each exhibit, and two-inch binders preferred. Two sets of exhibits in 3-ring binders with number tabs must be submitted to the Court.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Ex parte moving papers must include declaration of notice, declaration on personal knowledge, points and authorities, and proposed order in PDF and editable word-processing format.
The rule requires table of contents and exhibit list. Parties must provide a separately indexed joint compendium of agreed jury instructions.
Parties may contact Judge Carmen Luege's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Hearing dates cannot be continued by telephone.
Judge Carmen Luege's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Trial continuance allowed by stipulation or noticed motion/ex parte; trial dates are firm.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications must be e-filed by noon the day before the hearing.
The rule uses a 10:00 AM cutoff and treats filing as not specified. Ex parte reservations and notice must be made by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Proof of service is not required by this specific service rule. Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties, timing: 1 day before hearing. Ex parte applications must be electronically served on all parties by noon the day before the hearing.
Hearing dates cannot be continued by telephone.
Law and motion matters may be continued once by written stipulation, subject to court approval.
Trial continuance allowed by stipulation or noticed motion/ex parte; trial dates are firm.
Ex parte reservations and notice must be made by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Ex parte applications must be e-filed by noon the day before the hearing.
Ex parte applications must be e-filed by noon the day before the hearing.
Ex parte applications must be electronically served on all parties by noon the day before the hearing.
Ex parte moving papers must include declaration of notice, declaration on personal knowledge, points and authorities, and proposed order in PDF and editable word-processing format.
Ex parte application must state the irreparable harm that would occur if relief is not granted.
Two sets of exhibits in 3-ring binders with number tabs must be submitted to the Court.
Trial exhibit notebooks must be delivered by the Wednesday before trial.
Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted by the Wednesday before trial.
Parties must provide a separately indexed joint compendium of agreed jury instructions.
Disputed jury instructions must be in a separate binder with supporting citations and highlighted modifications.
Proposed preliminary jury instructions must be e-filed and a copy provided to the court before jury selection concludes.
Verdict forms must not include Doe defendants or attorney names and addresses.
Agreed verdict forms must be e-filed and included in the Joint Trial Notebook by the Wednesday before trial.
When parties disagree on verdict forms, each side must e-file its proposed form by the Wednesday before trial.
Parties must file a signed Statement of Compliance (Form L0081) by the Wednesday before trial.