Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Manish S. Shah's rules

Does Judge Manish S. Shah require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Manish S. Shah's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Responses to motions in limine due one week after filing; no replies without leave.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 10. Motions in Limine

What must be included with proposed pretrial order filings before Judge Manish S. Shah?

The rule requires witness list. Witnesses not on the list are barred from testifying unless good cause shown.

What must be included with motion in limine filings before Judge Manish S. Shah?

The rule requires certificate of conference. Motions in limine must include meet-and-confer statement about opposing party's evidence intentions.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 10. Motions in Limine

Does Judge Manish S. Shah require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Manish S. Shah requires bundling for covered papers. Motions in limine must be filed in consolidated filings; responses due one week after filing; no replies without leave.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 10. Motions in Limine
Complete rules summary for Judge Manish S. Shah

Parties must confer in good faith to reach stipulations and uncontested facts.

Witnesses not on the list are barred from testifying unless good cause shown.

Unobjected exhibits are deemed admitted without foundation testimony.

Objected exhibits may be submitted to chambers by email.

Proposed Pretrial Order must be emailed in Word format and filed on ECF.

Motions in limine must be filed in consolidated filings; responses due one week after filing; no replies without leave.

Motions in limine must include meet-and-confer statement about opposing party's evidence intentions.

Responses to motions in limine due one week after filing; no replies without leave.

Trial briefs not required in jury trials; leave of court required to file.

Parties must conduct Rule 26(f) planning conference.

Parties must jointly file initial status report.

Propose briefing schedule for pending motions.

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