Court Rules
magistrate Judge
Verified Current7 days ago

Judge Susan van Keulen

Northern District of California

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Filings (Hearing Materials)

Required

Filings

Not Required

Adjournments

Notice Required
5Calendar Days

Must Include

  • 1
    Reason For Request
  • 2
    Proposed New Dates
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingMemorandaExhibits

Detailed Drafting Rules

Format RequirementImportant

Footnotes limited to clarification/cross-references; argument in footnotes not considered; must comply with Local Rule 3-4(c)(2); excessive/ improper footnotes may be stricken.

Use of footnotes in Court filings is to be limited to providing brief points of clarification or cross-references. Argument in footnotes will not be considered by the Court. The form of footnotes must comply with Civil Local Rule 3-4(c)(2). The Court may strike any filing that includes excessive or improper footnotes.

Typography
Font FamilyTimes New Roman
Size12 pt
Line SpacingDouble
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|Seci. USE OF FOOTNOTES
Format RequirementMandatory

Exhibit cover pages must include exhibit number and title/description.

The cover page of any exhibit submitted in connection with briefing on a motion must include the exhibit number and the title or brief description of the exhibit (e.g., “Ex. 1 – 1/1/2023 email from Joe Smith to Nancy Jones”).

Applies When:Document Type Set Undefined
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|Secii. EXHIBITS