Judge Daniel Patrick Brennan
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
All filings
- Seven Days Before Presentment Or Hearing
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Chambers22 contacts
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Page & Word Limits1 rule
For contested motions, support and response briefs are limited to 15 pages and reply briefs to 8 pages.
Briefs in support and in response to a motion shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages. Reply briefs shall not exceed eight (8) pages.
Brief
15 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Reply Brief
8 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
A motion for order approving sale where the plaintiff seeks a personal deficiency against a non-appearing defendant must include proof of service on the defendant, a copy of the Complaint, a copy of the Judgment of Foreclosure Order, and a BPO or recent appraisal.
• Proof of service on the defendant of whom the deficiency is being sought • Copy of the Complaint • Copy of the Judgment of Foreclosure Order • BPO/ Recent Appraisal
Document Type
Motion For Order Approving Sale
Except for a petition to intervene, a motion may not be presented unless the movant has filed an Appearance with the Clerk in Room 802.
Except for a petition to intervene, no motion, including emergency motions, may be presented unless the movant has filed an Appearance with the Clerk of the Court in Room 802. See Ill. Sup. Ct. R., 13(c)(1); Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Court Cook. Co., R 1.4(a).
Document Type
Motion
Paper copies of motions to withdraw must include a proposed order, proof of service, and confirmation of service such as a USPS signature green card.
file stamped paper copies sent to the Court with a proposed order and all applicable proof of service and confirmation of service (i.e., signature green card from the USPS).
Document Type
Motion To Withdraw
Notices of motion, motions, and orders must include a full caption naming all parties.
All notices of motion, motions, and orders submitted for the Court’s review must include a full caption that includes the name of all parties.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions to consolidate must be filed electronically and noticed to the Presiding Judge of the Chancery Division.
Motions to Consolidate must be e-filed and noticed-up with the Presiding Judge of the Chancery Division for Consideration.
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Motions to withdraw must be e-filed with supporting documentation and a court date set on Odyssey, and file-stamped paper copies must also be sent to the Court.
Motions to Withdraw should be e-filed with appropriate supporting documentation, a court date chosen on Odyssey, and file stamped paper copies sent to the Court with a proposed order and all applicable proof of service and confirmation of service (i.e., signature green card from the USPS).
Page 3 | 8. Motions to Withdraw.
Courtesy Copy Requirements
For contested motions, paper courtesy copies must be received by the Court seven days before the presentment or hearing date.
The Court must receive paper courtesy copies seven (7) days prior to the date of presentment and/or the hearing date.
Page 3 | 9. Contested Motions.
Chambers Communication Rules
Any email or communication to the Court must include counsel for all parties of record or any pro se litigants on the copy.
Counsel for all parties of record or any pro se litigants must be carbon copied (“CC’d”) for any email or communication to the Court.
Page 5 | 19. Additional Information.
The movant should contact the judge's law clerk or secretary when a scheduled fully briefed matter is resolved and will not be heard.
As a courtesy to the Court, please contact the Judge’s law clerk or his secretary, if any scheduled fully briefed matter has been resolved and will not be heard.
Page 4 | 14. Courtesy Call to Chambers When a Fully Briefed Motion Will Not be Heard.
Dismissal Orders may be emailed to the Calendar 54 email address and will be handled at any time.
Dismissal Orders may be sent to the Calendar 54 email address and handled at any time.
Page 5 | 19. Additional Information.