Vigo County Courts, Indiana Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

CRITICAL

An opposing brief is due within 30 days after service of the movant’s brief, and a reply is due within 7 days after service of the response.

If the opposing party desires to file a brief or memorandum, that party must do so within thirty (30) 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 seven (7) days of service of the response, brief, or memorandum.

CRITICAL

Before the Court will rule on a covered discovery motion, moving counsel must consult personally and sincerely attempt resolution, then advise the Court in writing that no accord was reached and state the conference date, time, place, and participants; counsel may also report a refusal or delay in meeting.

To curtail undue delay in the administration of justice, this Court shall refuse to rule on any and all motions for discovery and production of documents under T.R. 26 through T.R. 37, unless moving counsel shall first advise the Court in writing that, after personal consultation and sincere attempts to resolve differences, they are unable to reach an accord. This statement shall recite, in addition, the date, time, and place of such conference, and the names of all parties participating therein. If counsel for any party advises the Court in writing that opposing counsel has refused or delayed meeting and discussion of the problems covered in this subsection, the Court may take such actions as are appropriate to avoid delay.

WARNING

A motion may be summarily ruled on if an opposing answer brief is not filed by the deadline.

Failure to file an answer brief in opposition to a motion within the time prescribed shall subject the motion to summary ruling.