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
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.
Judge Maxine M. Chesney's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring. Courtesy copies must be single-sided with tabbed dividers for exhibits
The rule requires proposed order and legal argument. Proposed order required with each motion, including relief sought and rationale with citations
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
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.