Court Rules
magistrate Judge
Verified Current12 days ago

Judge Arlene R. Lindsay

Eastern District of New York

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Letter
3 pgs
Letter Motion
3 pgs
Letter Opposition
3 pgs
Motion Memorandum
20 pgs
Reply Memorandum
10 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings (All filings)

Required

Filings

Not Required

Adjournments

Notice Required
48Hours

Must Include

  • 1
    Reason For Request
  • 2
    Adversary Position
  • 3
    Proposed New Dates

Communication

Letter Fax

Chambers

Service
Advance Notice Required
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantCommunicationLettersMemorandaDiscoveryTOC/TOASummary JudgmentConferences

Detailed Drafting Rules

Page or Word LimitMandatory

Letters to chambers are limited to 3 pages.

Letters are not to exceed three (3) pages in length.

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Page or Word LimitMandatory

Letter motions for discovery are limited to 3 pages.

A letter motion, not exceeding three (3) pages in length, may be submitted and should succinctly describe the discovery problem and the relief sought.

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Page or Word LimitMandatory

Opposition letters to letter motions are limited to 3 pages.

A letter opposing the motion, not exceeding three (3) pages in length, may be submitted within three (3) business days of receipt of the letter motion.

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Page or Word LimitMandatory

Motion memoranda limited to 20 pages, replies to 10 pages.

Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 20 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.

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Page or Word LimitMandatory

Reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.

reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.

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Document RequirementImportant

Memoranda of 10+ pages require table of contents.

Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents.

Document Type

Motion Memorandum

Content & Formatting
Table Of Contents
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Communication ProtocolImportant

Faxes to chambers require prior authorization.

Faxes to chambers are not permitted unless prior authorization is obtained.

Letter Fax

Direct to: Chambers

Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    prior_authorization
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Communication ProtocolImportant

Faxed papers must be sent to all parties.

Papers faxed to chambers must also be faxed to all other parties.

Letter Fax

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Service
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Pre-Motion ProcedureMandatory

Pre-motion conference request letter limited to 2 pages with Rule 56 statements

After receiving the counter-statement pursuant to Rule 56, should the movant still wish to move for summary judgment, the movant is directed to write to the Court and request a pre-motion conference. In no more than two (2) pages, the letter should briefly state the basis for the anticipated motion. The letter shall also contain a copy of the Rule 56 statement and the non-movant's counter-statement. The pre-motion conference date will be set by the Court.

Pre-Motion Conference

A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.

Letter Requirements

Status
Required
Max Length2 pgs
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