Starke County Courts, Indiana Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

CRITICAL

Motions for summary judgment and motions to dismiss under T.R. 41(E) cannot be granted without a hearing.

except on Motions for Summary Judgment or Motions to Dismiss pursuant to T.R. 41(E), which cannot be granted without hearing.

CRITICAL

An opposing brief is due within 10 days after service of the movant's brief, and a reply is due within 5 days after service of the response.

If the opposing party desires to file a brief or memorandum, that party must do so within ten (10) days of service of the movant’s brief or memorandum. If the moving party desires to file a reply brief or memorandum, that party must do so within five (5) days of service of the response, brief or memorandum.

WARNING

Any such oral argument requested may be heard only at the discretion of the Court,

Any such oral argument requested may be heard only at the discretion of the Court,

INFO

The Court may direct argument of any motion by telephone conference, on its own motion or at a party's request.

The Court, on its own motion or at a party’s request, may direct argument of any motion by telephone conference.