Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Motion For Summary Judgment, Opposition, Reply)
Required • Binding: Stapled
Communication
Remote Appearance
Chambers
Notice
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Joint Appendix of Facts must have exactly 4 columns.
The JAF table shall contain four columns.
MSJ opening briefs limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.
Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.
MSJ must use Times New Roman 14pt or Courier 12pt font.
Times New Roman font must be no less than 14 point; Courier font must be no less than 12 point.
Footnotes must use same font and size as main text.
Footnotes shall be in the same font and the same size as the body of the memorandum.
All MSJ documents must be converted to searchable PDF format.
Counsel shall adhere to Local Rule 5-4.3 with respect to the conversion of all documents to .pdf format so that when a document is electronically filed, it is in proper size and is .pdf searchable.
Reply memorandum limited to 10 pages, due 7 days after Joint Brief filing and 21 days before hearing.
No later than seven (7) days after the Joint Brief is filed and no later than twenty-one (21) days before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length.
Remote appearances require good cause and application.
Remote appearances are not permitted absent good cause. The Court strongly prefers counsel to appear in person for MSJ hearings. If exceptional circumstances exist, counsel may file an application to appear remotely detailing such circumstance.
Remote Appearance
- Advance Notice Requiredapplication with good cause
- Status Inquiries
Notify Court 2 weeks before hearing if settlement may moot motion; immediate notice if settled.
Counsel must notify the Court at least two weeks before the scheduled hearing if the parties are conducting settlement discussions that may render the motion moot and must notify the Court immediately if a settlement is reached. A belated notice of settlement wastes scarce judicial resources.
Notice
- Advance Notice Requiredat least two weeks before hearing