Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Tully, John's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Tully, John?

Courtesy copies are required for emergency motions. Details: delivery day before hearing, by hand delivery. Emergency motion notice must comply with Local Rule 2.2 and a copy presented to the Court the day before the hearing.

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Does Judge Tully, John require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Tully, John's rules set a pre-motion procedure for settlement conference. Parties must exchange good faith written offers and demands before a settlement conference is scheduled.

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What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Tully, John?

Judge Tully, John's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 15 pages; 7 pages. Opening/response briefs limited to 15 pages, reply briefs to 7 pages; 12-point font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced required.

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What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Tully, John?

Judge Tully, John's formatting rule includes file format PDF, organized and searchable format, exhibits properly attached and marked, and filename must include yyyy-mm-dd filing date and document identification. Electronic courtesy copies must be organized, searchable, with exhibits attached; filenames must include YYYY-MM-DD filing date and document ID.

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What must be included with cover letter filings before Judge Tully, John?

The rule requires case number. Cover letter accompanying Clerk Status documents must include case number, date and time of hearing.

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What must be included with settlement memorandum filings before Judge Tully, John?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Settlement memoranda must be submitted two business days prior via email (text-searchable PDF with bookmarks) and hard copy, containing last offer/demand and reason case failed to settle.

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How may parties contact Judge Tully, John's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Tully, John's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Pre-approval for emergency motions requires submitting a copy via email to chambers by 2:30 PM the day prior.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Tully, John?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All supporting materials for default motions must be e-filed; non-compliant motions will not be heard.

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When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Tully, John?

The rule states a 2:30 PM filing cutoff. Emergency motions are held daily at 9 AM; a copy of the motion must be delivered by 2:30 PM the day prior.

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What rule applies to service for proposed order before Judge Tully, John?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: the court. Parties must email a proposed order accompanying the filed motion and request for entry to the court.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Tully, John

Emergency motions are held daily at 9 AM; a copy of the motion must be delivered by 2:30 PM the day prior.

Pre-approval for emergency motions requires submitting a copy via email to chambers by 2:30 PM the day prior.

Emergency motion notice must comply with Local Rule 2.2 and a copy presented to the Court the day before the hearing.

Parties must email a proposed order accompanying the filed motion and request for entry to the court.

Cases set for trial or three years old or older are ineligible for routine motion procedure.

All supporting materials for default motions must be e-filed; non-compliant motions will not be heard.

Five court days prior to default motion hearing, required documents must be delivered via email (text-searchable PDF) and hard copy to the court.

Opening/response briefs limited to 15 pages, reply briefs to 7 pages; 12-point font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced required.

Both electronic and physical copies of briefs must be delivered to the court.

Briefs scheduled for Clerk Status must be emailed in text-searchable PDF with bookmarks to court coordinator and law clerk.

On Clerk Status date, hand-deliver briefs with tabbed exhibits to bin outside Courtroom 2004.

Cover letter accompanying Clerk Status documents must include case number, date and time of hearing.

Electronic courtesy copies must be organized, searchable, with exhibits attached; filenames must include YYYY-MM-DD filing date and document ID.

Parties must exchange good faith written offers and demands before a settlement conference is scheduled.

Settlement memoranda must be submitted two business days prior via email (text-searchable PDF with bookmarks) and hard copy, containing last offer/demand and reason case failed to settle.

Trial materials courtesy copies must be sent via email (text-searchable PDF with bookmarks) and hard copy to the court.

Parties must hand-deliver two copies of final combined jury instructions directly to the judge.

Parties must exchange trial materials, exhibits, and demonstrative evidence at least 45 days before trial or by court-set date.

Parties must email court personnel to schedule trial equipment setup; parties must supply their own equipment.

All motions must be filed electronically.

Motions must be served on all appearing parties, with courtesy copies delivered to the judge’s chambers.

Routine uncontested motions may be presented via Zoom; username must include case number, name, and party designation.

Contested motion hearings require in-person appearance in Courtroom 2004.

Motions and orders must be emailed to court coordinator in PDF and Word formats by 12:00 PM noon on day of court appearance.

All email communications with court staff must include case name and docket number, copy all parties/attorneys of record.

Amended complaints/counterclaims/cross-claims must include a redline or comparison exhibit showing amendments.

Parties must inquire with the court prior to filing a summary judgment motion.

Piggy-backed motions may be brought on regularly set dates if proper notice is given to all parties who filed an appearance.

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