Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Maxine M. Chesney's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Maxine M. Chesney?

Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: delivery upon filing, by mail. Courtesy copies must be mailed same day unless hearing within 7 days, then delivered by noon next court day

Does Judge Maxine M. Chesney require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Maxine M. Chesney's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 56. Only one motion for summary judgment per party/side allowed unless leave granted; exceptions for statute of limitations and exhaustion defenses.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Summary Judgment

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Maxine M. Chesney?

Judge Maxine M. Chesney's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring. Courtesy copies must be single-sided with tabbed dividers for exhibits

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Maxine M. Chesney?

The rule requires proposed order and legal argument. Proposed order required with each motion, including relief sought and rationale with citations

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Maxine M. Chesney?

Judge Maxine M. Chesney's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and good cause. Adjournment requests require signed stipulation/proposed order or motion, with good cause showing

Complete rules summary for Judge Maxine M. Chesney

Courtesy copies must be mailed same day unless hearing within 7 days, then delivered by noon next court day

Courtesy copies must be single-sided with tabbed dividers for exhibits

Proposed order required with each motion, including relief sought and rationale with citations

Adjournment requests require signed stipulation/proposed order or motion, with good cause showing

Courtesy copies must be mailed same day via first class mail, or delivered by noon next court day if hearing within 7 days; must be single-sided with tabbed exhibit dividers.

Urgent filings for hearings within 7 days require hand delivery to Clerk's Office by noon on the next court day.

Parties filing or opposing a motion must submit a proposed order with relief sought and rationale including legal authority.

Discovery motions in civil cases are referred to a Magistrate Judge.

Only one motion for summary judgment per party/side allowed unless leave granted; exceptions for statute of limitations and exhaustion defenses.

Continuances and procedural changes require signed stipulation with proposed order, or motion/administrative request; court order required upon showing of good cause.

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