Courtesy copies are required for complaints, answers, cross complaints, and dispositive motions. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by mail. Chambers copies required for pleadings and dispositive motions; must be marked and mailed/delivered.
Judge Edward J. Davila's rules set a pre-motion procedure for motions in limine. Motions in limine must be filed 21 days before Final Pretrial Conference; no replies allowed.
Judge Edward J. Davila's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Joint Trial Setting Conference Statement due 10 days before conference, max 10 pages.
Judge Edward J. Davila's rule states these limits: 7 pages. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Motions in limine limited to 7 pages and must address single topics.
Judge Edward J. Davila's formatting rule includes 12 point type, double spacing. Substantive motions must comply with Local Rules 3-4, 7-2, 7-3; footnotes 12pt, double-spaced.
The rule requires local rule certificate. All motions filed after September 1, 2022 must comply with this standing order.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Letters seeking relief are not reviewed; use stipulation/proposed order or motion instead.
Judge Edward J. Davila's rules specify how parties may contact chambers. No ex parte communication with Judge Davila or chambers staff without advance authorization.
Judge Edward J. Davila's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Motions to seal must comply with Civil Local Rule 79-5 and this Standing Order.
Requests should be made at least 14 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Edward J. Davila. Motions must be filed within 14 calendar days of reserving hearing date.
Yes. Judge Edward J. Davila requires bundling for covered papers. Cross-motions for summary judgment require meet and confer, four briefs maximum, fourth brief due 14 days before hearing.
Yes. Judge Edward J. Davila's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Law firms with >30 lawyers must submit junior lawyer participation plan in Joint Case Management Conference Statement.
All motions filed after September 1, 2022 must comply with this standing order.
Contact Judge Davila's Courtroom Deputy for scheduling inquiries.
No ex parte communication with Judge Davila or chambers staff without advance authorization.
Letters seeking relief are not reviewed; use stipulation/proposed order or motion instead.
Amended complaints must include a red-line document showing changes.
Civil motions heard Thursdays at 9:00 AM by reservation only.
Motions must be filed within 14 calendar days of reserving hearing date.
At least 14 days between final filing and hearing date for motions.
Substantive motions must comply with Local Rules 3-4, 7-2, 7-3; footnotes 12pt, double-spaced.
Demonstratives must be exchanged and submitted 48 hours before hearing.
Proposed orders not needed for most motions; required for administrative/injunctive motions; send to ejdpo@cand.uscourts.gov.
No tentative rulings issued; submitted matters remain under submission.
Joint Case Management Conference Statement due 10 days before CMC on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Trial Setting Conferences on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., scheduled 30 days before discovery closes.
Joint Trial Setting Conference Statement due 10 days before conference, max 10 pages.
Final Pretrial Conferences on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., meet and confer 21 days prior.
Joint Final Pretrial Conference Statement due 14 days before FPTC.
Joint Witness List must be filed 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Joint Exhibit List must be filed 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Three sets of trial exhibits must be delivered 7 days before trial.
Motions in limine must be filed 21 days before Final Pretrial Conference; no replies allowed.
Motions in limine limited to 7 pages and must address single topics.
Deposition and discovery designations must be filed 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Objections to expert designations must be filed 10 days before trial.
Jury materials must be jointly filed 10 days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Proposed jury instructions must be submitted in paper and Word format to Courtroom Deputy.
Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be submitted in paper and Word format to Courtroom Deputy.
Findings of fact must be in simple numbered declarative sentences without pejorative language.
Conclusions of law must be supported by appropriate legal citations.
Trials typically held Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM with lunch break.