Courtesy copies are required for pretrial orders. Details: 2 copies, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Final pretrial order must be filed electronically with two courtesy copies to chambers.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for motions in limine. Parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine before filing, and state if there is no objection.
The rule requires verdict form and jury instructions. Parties must meet and confer on jury instructions and verdict forms before filing final pretrial order, with specific formatting requirements for disputed instructions.
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. Word versions of jury instructions and verdict forms must be emailed to Proposed_Order_Wood@ilnd.uscourts.gov.
Parties may contact Judge Andrea R. Wood's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (312) 435-6045. Court has limited evidence projection systems; request in advance from Joe Novak at (312) 435-6045; parties may use own systems with advance request.
Final pretrial order must be filed electronically with two courtesy copies to chambers.
Two sets of exhibit binders with objections must be delivered to chambers 5 business days before final pretrial conference.
Three sets of final exhibit binders must be delivered to chambers after final pretrial conference.
Parties must meet and confer on jury instructions and verdict forms before filing final pretrial order, with specific formatting requirements for disputed instructions.
Court prefers Seventh Circuit Pattern Instructions when applicable.
Word versions of jury instructions and verdict forms must be emailed to Proposed_Order_Wood@ilnd.uscourts.gov.
Parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine before filing, and state if there is no objection.
Motions in limine typically due with final pretrial order, with briefing to follow Court's schedule.
Trial briefs not required for jury or most bench trials; leave required if not requested by Court.
Court has limited evidence projection systems; request in advance from Joe Novak at (312) 435-6045; parties may use own systems with advance request.
Final pretrial conference held 1-3 weeks before trial; objections not raised in final pretrial order or at conference are waived.