Court Rules

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These 237 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Kings County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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    Request for judicial intervention

    Papers for each fee claim must be separately prepared and filed under its assigned index number, and a Request for Judicial Intervention is required to initiate court proceedings on that claim.

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    Pre mediation memorandum

    Counsel must provide the mediator at least ten calendar days before the initial session with a confidential, three-page memorandum containing specified settlement-related information.

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    Pre mediation memorandum

    A pro se litigant need not submit a pre-mediation memorandum but must speak directly with the mediator to answer pre-mediation questions.

Communication

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    Email to clerk

    Auction dates must be scheduled by contacting the Foreclosure Department at the listed email address; requests by letter or telephone are not accepted.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Auction-scheduling email inquiries must include the index number, caption, referee’s name, requested date, and at least one alternative date; only one request per email is allowed.

  • Chambers fax communications are generally prohibited except for specified stipulations, Rule 7 PC Orders, and Rule 18 disclosure-related communications.

Filing Timing

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  • A proposed order omitted from a motion must be submitted to the IAS Judge within 60 days, or the motion may be deemed abandoned.

  • An application for a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale must be made within one year after entry of the Order of Reference; filing a Forbearance or Settlement Agreement suspends that period, and noncompliance results in automatic dismissal.

  • All Forbearance Agreements must be filed with the Foreclosure Clerk within 20 days after execution.

E-Filing

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    Application to convert pending action to electronic filing

    EDDS may not be used in matrimonial proceedings except to upload an application converting a pending action to electronic filing.

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    Consent to e filing stipulation or letter application

    EDDS should be used only to upload a consent-to-e-filing stipulation or a letter application.

  • After the consent stipulation or letter application, subsequent filings should be submitted through NYSCEF unless the court directs otherwise.

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About Judge Kenneth Sherman

Holds Part 67 & CTRP in the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term. The part rules page states: Updated: July 8, 2019.

360 Adams Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Telephone: 347-296-1444 Fax: 212-401-9056 Updated: July 8, 2019

Common questions about Judge Kenneth Sherman's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Kenneth Sherman?

Parties must not send unsolicited courtesy copies of papers to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ADJOURNMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE

Does Judge Kenneth Sherman require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Kenneth Sherman's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Oral argument is required for all opposed motions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

How may parties contact Judge Kenneth Sherman's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Kenneth Sherman's chambers. When the parties agree to a conference to avoid or postpone further motion practice, they may contact chambers by conference call to schedule it.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ADJOURNMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Kenneth Sherman?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Motion adjournments in JCP and CTRP must conform to the applicable part routine.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ADJOURNMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Complete rules summary for Judge Kenneth Sherman

Oral argument is required for all opposed motions.

Parties must not send unsolicited courtesy copies of papers to chambers.

When the parties agree to a conference to avoid or postpone further motion practice, they may contact chambers by conference call to schedule it.

Motion adjournments in JCP and CTRP must conform to the applicable part routine.

Infant compromise hearings are scheduled by the court, and any adjournment must be obtained through chambers.

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