Judge Brian R. Martinotti
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- At Start of Trial
Document Format Requirements2 rules
PLEASE NUMBER ALL PAGES
Formatting
- •Number all pages
This form is to be retyped in full (including all instructions) and all material inserted in proper sequence and not by means of attached riders except as provided below.
Formatting
- •Retype in full
- •Insert material in proper sequence
- •No attached riders except as provided
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Each party must submit a trial brief with citations and arguments; failure may result in striking of complaint or defense.
- Document
- Trial brief
Must include
- •Citation to authorities
Court's wording
Each side shall submit to the Judge and to opposing counsel a trial brief or memorandum in accordance with Local Civil Rule 7.2B, with citations to authorities and arguments in support of its position on all disputed issues of law. In the event a brief shall not be filed, the delinquent party's complaint or defense may be stricken.
Joint proposed verdict form/special interrogatories are to be submitted to the trial judge.
Each party must submit written jury instructions with case name, citations, party designation, numbered sequentially on separate sheets.
- Document
- Jury instructions
Must include
- •Citations
- •Separate sheets
- •Numbered sequence
- •Case name and number
Court's wording
Counsel for each party shall submit to the Judge, with a copy to opposing counsel, written requests for instructions to the jury. Supplemental requests for instructions may be submitted at any time prior to argument to the jury. All requests for instructions shall be plainly marked with the name and number of the case, shall contain citations of supporting authorities, if any, and shall designate the party submitting same. In the case of multiple requests by a party, these shall be numbered in sequence and each request shall be on a separate sheet of paper.
Each party must submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law to the judge and opposing counsel, with the right to submit supplemental findings during trial.
Court's wording
Each side shall submit to the Judge and other counsel proposed written findings of fact and conclusions of law. There is reserved to counsel the right to submit additional proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law during the course of the trial on those matters that cannot reasonably be anticipated.
Proposed voir dire are to be submitted to the trial judge.
- Document
- Voir dire
Include
- •Submitted to judge
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Copies of exhibits must be made for opposing counsel.
Copies of exhibits are to be made for opposing counsel, and a bench book of exhibits is to be delivered to the Judge at the start of trial.
Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Copies of exhibits must be provided to opposing counsel, and a bench book of exhibits must be delivered to the judge at the start of trial.
Copies of exhibits are to be made for opposing counsel, and a bench book of exhibits is to be delivered to the Judge at the start of trial.
Civil cases
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