Eastern District of Texas Courtesy Copy Requirements

CRITICAL

Counsel must deliver bound, tabbed courtesy copies to chambers for any brief, memorandum, or motion exceeding 75 pages including exhibits.

Counsel shall deliver to chambers bound, tabbed courtesy copies of any brief, memorandum, or motion that exceeds seventy-five (75) pages, including exhibits.

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for briefs, memoranda, or motions exceeding 75 pages; must be bound, tabbed, with CM/ECF header, delivered after filing.

Counsel shall deliver to chambers bound, tabbed courtesy copies of any brief, memorandum, or motion that exceeds seventy-five (75) pages, including exhibits, with the CM/ECF header after filing.

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for briefs/memoranda/motions over 75 pages.

Counsel shall deliver to chambers bound, tabbed courtesy copies of any brief, memorandum, or motion that exceeds seventy-five (75) pages, including exhibits, with the CM/ECF header after filing.

CRITICAL

If any deposition designation is objected to, provide two revised courtesy copies with highlighting and objected-to portions underlined in red by the objections deadline.

If any portion of the designation is objected to, the parties shall provide two (2) revised courtesy copies of the complete deposition, which shall include the highlighting of the designated portions as specified above, and the underlining the objected-to portions in red on or before the deadline for objections included in the scheduling order.

CRITICAL

Two courtesy copies of the joint pretrial order and attachments must be delivered to chambers on the day of filing, printed in color and bound in looseleaf three-ring notebooks with dividers.

ON THE DAY OF FILING, TWO (2) COURTESY COPIES OF THE JOINT PRETRIAL ORDER AND ATTACHMENTS, PRINTED IN COLOR AND BOUND IN LOOSELEAF THREE-RING NOTEBOOKS WITH DIVIDERS, ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO CHAMBERS.

CRITICAL

Two courtesy copies of exhibits required in color, in three-ring notebooks with numbered stickers and tabs, labeled, max 3 inches, color-coded by party, delivered to chambers with courtesy copies of joint pretrial order.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the exhibits shall be printed in color and assembled in looseleaf three-ring notebooks with a numbered sticker on each document for use by the court. Such number shall also appear on a tab extending beyond the right side of the notebook. Each page of multi- page exhibits must be numbered consecutively. Each notebook shall be labeled on the outside cover with the name of the offering party, the case style, and the case number, and include a copy of the exhibit list. Each notebook shall not exceed three (3) inches in depth. Unless only joint exhibits are used, the notebooks of each party must be of a different color, and joint exhibits must be placed in a binder of third color and be accompanied by a joint exhibit list. The parties shall confer on notebook colors prior to submission. THESE NOTEBOOKS SHALL BE DELIVERED TO CHAMBERS ALONG WITH THE COURTESY COPIES OF THE JOINT PRETRIAL ORDER.

CRITICAL

Two courtesy copies of each complete deposition must be delivered to chambers with the joint pretrial order, with designated portions highlighted per party color scheme.

TWO (2) COURTESY COPIES OF THE COMPLETE DEPOSITION SHALL BE DELIVERED TO CHAMBERS WITH THE JOINT PRETRIAL ORDER. The designated portions of each deposition shall be highlighted as follows. Each party shall use a different color highlighter (e.g., plaintiff shall use a yellow highlighter, defendant shall use a blue highlighter, and a green highlighter will be used for overlapping designations).

CRITICAL

For jury trials, file specified documents electronically on CM/ECF and deliver two courtesy copies to chambers.

For jury trials, file the following electronically on CM/ECF AND DELIVER TWO COURTESY COPIES TO CHAMBERS: (a) Proposed questions for the voir dire examination; (b) Agreed charge, including proposed jury instructions, definitions, interrogatories, and authority; (c) Memoranda of law on disputed issues of law; (d) Motions in limine; (e) Deposition designations.

CRITICAL

For non-jury trials, file specified documents electronically on CM/ECF and deliver two courtesy copies to chambers.

For non-jury trials, file the following electronically on CM/ECF AND DELIVER TWO COURTESY COPIES TO CHAMBERS: (a) Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, separating those agreed from those in dispute. The conclusions of law must include citation of authority; (b) Memoranda of law on disputed issues of law; (c) Deposition designations.

CRITICAL

A copy of urgent documents should be filed and a courtesy copy should be sent directly to chambers to ensure that they quickly come to the court’s attention.

A copy of urgent documents should be filed and a courtesy copy should be sent directly to chambers to ensure that they quickly come to the court’s attention.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties exempt from Local Rule CV-5(a)(9) courtesy copy requirement; courtesy copies to be delivered only as per the Court's Docket Control Order.

Parties are exempt from complying with Local Rule CV-5(a)(9), which requires the filing party to provide the presiding judge with paper copies of all electronically-filed documents over five pages in length. IT IS ORDERED that courtesy paper copies SHALL only be delivered to chambers as outlined in the Court’s sample Docket Control Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy paper copies are not required unless specifically requested by the judge.

In cases pending before the Honorable Rodney Gilstrap, the parties are exempt from complying with Local Rule CV-5(a)(9) which requires the filing party to provide the presiding judge with paper copies of all electronically-filed documents over five pages in length. IT IS ORDERED that courtesy paper copies shall only be filed when specifically requested by the undersigned.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copy required for dismissal filings other than a Motion to Dismiss under Rule 41(a)(2); no courtesy copy required for such motions.

Should the parties elect, within the applicable circumstances, to seek dismissal in any manner other than (1) above [a Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2)], they shall simultaneously deliver a courtesy copy of their filing to the Chambers of this Court. Attempts at dismissal by means of a Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2) shall not require that a courtesy copy be delivered to Chambers.

CRITICAL

For non-jury trials, proposed findings/conclusions and memoranda of law must be filed electronically on CM/ECF and two courtesy copies delivered to chambers.

For non-jury trials, file the following electronically on CM/ECF AND DELIVER TWO COURTESY COPIES TO CHAMBERS: (a) Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, separating those agreed from those in dispute. The conclusions of law must include citation of authority. (b) Memoranda of law on disputed issues of law.

CRITICAL

Two color courtesy copies of the joint pretrial order and attachments, bound in looseleaf three-ring notebooks with dividers, must be delivered to chambers on the day of filing.

ON THE DAY OF FILING, TWO (2) COLOR COURTESY COPIES OF THE JOINT PRETRIAL ORDER AND ATTACHMENTS, BOUND IN LOOSELEAF THREE-RING NOTEBOOKS WITH DIVIDERS, ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO CHAMBERS.

CRITICAL

Two courtesy copies of exhibits must be delivered to chambers in looseleaf three-ring notebooks with specific formatting, on the date objections to the pretrial order are due.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the exhibits shall be assembled in looseleaf three-ring notebooks with a numbered sticker on each document for use by the court. Such number shall also appear on a tab extending beyond the right side of the notebook. Each notebook shall be labeled on the outside cover with the name of the offering party, the case style, and the case number. Each notebook shall not exceed three (3) inches in depth. Unless only joint exhibits are used, the notebooks of each party must be of a different color, any agreed exhibits must be proceeded by a red tab page. The parties shall confer on notebook colors prior to submission. THESE NOTEBOOKS SHALL BE DELIVERED TO CHAMBERS ON THE DATE OBJECTIONS TO THE PRETRIAL ORDER AND ATTACHMENTS ARE DUE.

CRITICAL

Two courtesy copies of marked depositions must be delivered to chambers before the final pretrial conference.

TWO (2) COURTESY COPIES OF THE DEPOSITIONS SO MARKED SHALL BE DELIVERED TO CHAMBERS PRIOR TO THE FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE.

CRITICAL

For jury trials, specified documents must be filed electronically on CM/ECF and two courtesy copies delivered to chambers.

For jury trials, file the following electronically on CM/ECF AND DELIVER TWO COURTESY COPIES TO CHAMBERS: (a) Proposed questions for judge-conducted voir dire examination, if any (see above); (b) Agreed charge, including proposed jury instructions, definitions, interrogatories, and authority; (c) Memoranda of law on disputed issues of law; (d) Motions in limine.

CRITICAL

Unredacted witness list must be included with courtesy copies of the joint pretrial order.

include unredacted versions of the witness list with the courtesy copies of the joint pretrial order

CRITICALCivil cases

The moving party shall submit to the Court all of the briefing (including responses, replies, and appendices thereto) in a single binder, appropriately tabbed, upon the completion of briefing.

The moving party shall submit to the Court all of the briefing (including responses, replies, and appendices thereto) in a single binder, appropriately tabbed, upon the completion of briefing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy paper copies required only for filings exceeding 30 pages.

IT IS ORDERED that courtesy paper copies shall only be provided for filings that exceed 30 pages in length (including attachments), unless specifically requested by the undersigned.

CRITICALCivil cases

IT IS ORDERED that courtesy paper copies shall only be filed for Markman briefings and dispositive motions in patent cases unless specifically requested by the undersigned.

IT IS ORDERED that courtesy paper copies shall only be filed for Markman briefings and dispositive motions in patent cases unless specifically requested by the undersigned.

CRITICAL

Each party should provide the Court with an original and one courtesy copies of exhibits and exhibit lists at the beginning of trial or evidentiary hearing.

Each party should provide the Court with an original and one courtesy copies of exhibits and exhibit lists at the beginning of trial or evidentiary hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

If the motion with attachments exceeds twenty pages, the court requests that you bind the courtesy copy at the left to make it easier to read. This binding must be either spiral bound or three-hole punched and placed in a three-ring binder. You should print the docketed version of your motion from CM-ECF so that your motion includes the docket identifier at the top of each page. Pursuant to Local Rule CV-7(b), highlight in the courtesy copy the portions of the affidavits or other supporting documents that are cited in your motion or response.

If the motion with attachments exceeds twenty pages, the court requests that you bind the courtesy copy at the left to make it easier to read. This binding must be either spiral bound or three-hole punched and placed in a three-ring binder. You should print the docketed version of your motion from CM-ECF so that your motion includes the docket identifier at the top of each page. Pursuant to Local Rule CV-7(b), highlight in the courtesy copy the portions of the affidavits or other supporting documents that are cited in your motion or response.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two copies of Exhibit List required for court

Provide the court with two copies of the Exhibit List, using form from the District Clerk’s Office.

WARNING

On the courtesy copy, parties are to provide only specific pages that pertain to the issues and the courtesy copy shall be placed in notebook binders for the Court's use.

On the courtesy copy, parties are to provide only specific pages that pertain to the issues and the courtesy copy shall be placed in notebook binders for the Court's use.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy paper copies are not required unless specifically requested by the judge.

the parties are exempt from complying with Local Rule CV-5(a)(9) which requires the filing party to provide the presiding judge with paper copies of all electronically-filed documents over five pages in length. IT IS ORDERED that courtesy paper copies shall only be filed when specifically requested by the undersigned.

INFOCivil cases

Parties are exempt from providing paper copies for documents over 10 pages.

Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Parties are exempt from complying with Local Rule CV-5(a)(9), which requires the filing party to provide the presiding judge with paper copies of all electronically filed documents over ten pages in length.

INFOCivil cases

Courtesy copies only required when specifically requested by the judge.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that courtesy paper copies shall only be provided to chambers when specifically requested by the undersigned.

INFOCivil cases

Parties are exempt from providing paper courtesy copies for documents over 10 pages unless specifically requested by the judge.

IT IS ORDERED that the Parties are exempt from complying with Local Rule CV-5(a)(9), which requires the filing party to provide the presiding judge with paper copies of all electronically filed documents over ten pages in length.

INFO

Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the court.

In any matter pending before the Honorable Bill Davis, paper copies of electronically filed documents should not be provided unless specifically requested by the court.

INFOCivil cases

In cases pending before the Honorable John D. Love, the parties are exempt from complying with Local Rule CV-5(a)(9), which requires the filing party to provide the presiding judge with paper copies of all electronically-filed documents over ten (10) pages in length, including attachments.

In cases pending before the Honorable John D. Love, the parties are exempt from complying with Local Rule CV-5(a)(9), which requires the filing party to provide the presiding judge with paper copies of all electronically-filed documents over ten (10) pages in length, including attachments.