Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Elaine E. Bucklo's rules

What must be included with final pretrial order filings before Judge Elaine E. Bucklo?

The rule requires witness list and witness list. Witnesses not listed in final pretrial order are precluded from testifying unless good cause shown.

What must be included with motion in limine filings before Judge Elaine E. Bucklo?

The rule requires filing with pretrial order and separate from pretrial order. Motions in limine must be filed with final pretrial order; responses due 14 days later.

Complete rules summary for Judge Elaine E. Bucklo

Witnesses not listed in final pretrial order are precluded from testifying unless good cause shown.

Exhibits not listed in final pretrial order are excluded from evidence unless good cause shown.

Objections not made in final pretrial order are waived unless good cause shown.

Motions in limine must be filed with final pretrial order; responses due 14 days later.

Trial briefs are not accepted without prior leave of court.

Proposed findings and conclusions must be submitted via email at trial.

Joint jury instructions must be submitted via email at trial.

Plaintiff must provide initial draft of final pretrial order 21 days before due date.

Defendant must respond to draft pretrial order 14 days before due date with objections and additions.

Parties must meet and confer 7 days before final pretrial order due date.

Final pretrial order must include cover document with specific language and signatures.

Final pretrial conference required before trial; trial counsel must attend.

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