Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 4 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Erie County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 3
  • Applies to
    236B financial affidavit

    Both sides must exchange completed 236B Financial Affidavits before the first court conference.

  • Applies to
    Proposed dispositions

    Parties or their attorneys must exchange proposed dispositions after exchanging the required information.

  • Applies to
    Final judgment roll

    Within a few weeks after the specified stipulation or fully executed agreements, one attorney must submit the final judgment roll, including the final Findings and Judgment.

Service

All 1

  • A certified copy of the final judgment must be served on both parties.

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Common questions about Judge Dennis E. Ward's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Dennis E. Ward?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for exhibits. When practical, counsel should provide a courtesy copy of each trial exhibit to opposing counsel and the court; for lengthy exhibits, only relevant pages need be copied.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES & TRIALS

What must be included with default application filings before Judge Dennis E. Ward?

The rule requires certificate of service. Default applications must include the required service affidavit and Court Notice.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Dennis E. Ward?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Discovery-dispute motions must be accompanied by an affidavit showing a good-faith attempt to resolve the dispute, and parties are encouraged to discuss discovery issues at conferences to reduce motion practice.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Dennis E. Ward?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Motion adjournment requests should be arranged by stipulation, and counsel are asked to observe the Rules of Civility regarding reasonable adjournment requests.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Dennis E. Ward?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Motions and report-back conferences are virtual unless the court arranges otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

What filing deadlines does Judge Dennis E. Ward set?

Expert disclosure under CPLR 3101 is due 30 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES & TRIALS

What rule applies to service for default application before Judge Dennis E. Ward?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: method: service by mail, recipient: the opposing party. Default applications must include an affidavit showing mailed service on the defendant, including the return date, and the Court Notice explaining virtual appearance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Dennis E. Ward

Expert disclosure under CPLR 3101 is due 30 days before trial.

Summary judgment motions must be filed within 30 days after the note-of-issue date stated in the Trial Letter, unless another date is specified.

All discovery must be completed by the court-set date for filing the note of issue.

Motion adjournment requests should be arranged by stipulation, and counsel are asked to observe the Rules of Civility regarding reasonable adjournment requests.

Default applications must include an affidavit showing mailed service on the defendant, including the return date, and the Court Notice explaining virtual appearance.

Default applications must include the required service affidavit and Court Notice.

Motions and report-back conferences are virtual unless the court arranges otherwise.

Discovery-dispute motions must be accompanied by an affidavit showing a good-faith attempt to resolve the dispute, and parties are encouraged to discuss discovery issues at conferences to reduce motion practice.

Trial dates are firm, and trial adjournments are granted only in exceptional circumstances.

Discovery not completed by the discovery cutoff date in the Trial Letter is deemed waived, regardless of whether the note of issue is filed.

Motions in limine must be filed on eight days' notice and scheduled for argument on the Wednesday during the week before jury selection begins.

When practical, counsel should provide a courtesy copy of each trial exhibit to opposing counsel and the court; for lengthy exhibits, only relevant pages need be copied.

If the case does not settle, a Statement of Proposed Disposition is required one week before trial.

When the premises are occupied, notice of motions should be mailed to the defendants even if they have not answered the complaint and are in default.

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