Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 2 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Monroe County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Service

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  • Service
    Mail

    After the court sets a motion's return date, the movant must notify any unrepresented party of that date by mail.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Notice of motion

    Notices of motion in Foreclosure Special Term must state that the motion is on submission only, unless the court indicates otherwise.

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Common questions about Judge Erin S. Skinner's rules

What must be included with written correspondence filings before Judge Erin S. Skinner?

The rule requires caption and case number. Every written communication to chambers must include the case caption and index number.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General Rules — Appearances and Communications by Counsel

What must be included with disclosure motion filings before Judge Erin S. Skinner?

The rule requires proposed order. Disclosure motions and responses must include a proposed order specifying the relief requested and the exact amount of costs, disbursements, and attorneys’ fees for the prevailing party.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Discovery

How may parties contact Judge Erin S. Skinner's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Erin S. Skinner's chambers. Direct email communication with the Court is prohibited, but counsel and self-represented parties may email the secretary or law clerk on a limited, as-needed basis with all parties included except in permissible ex parte matters.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General Rules — Appearances and Communications by Counsel

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Erin S. Skinner?

Requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Erin S. Skinner. An adjournment request should state whether the opponent consented and be submitted as early as possible but no later than 24 hours beforehand unless an emergency exists.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Conferences

Is electronic filing required before Judge Erin S. Skinner?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Counsel in e-filed cases must register their appearance and maintain current contact information in NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General Rules — Appearances and Communications by Counsel

What filing deadlines does Judge Erin S. Skinner set?

Summary-judgment motions must be submitted within 60 days after the note of issue is filed.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Motion Practice

What rule applies to service for letter before Judge Erin S. Skinner?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail. When a litigant is self-represented, copies of conference-scheduling correspondence must be mailed to that party.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Conferences
Complete rules summary for Judge Erin S. Skinner

Summary-judgment motions must be submitted within 60 days after the note of issue is filed.

Motions are ordinarily decided on the submitted papers unless the Court indicates otherwise.

Counsel in e-filed cases must register their appearance and maintain current contact information in NYSCEF.

Direct email communication with the Court is prohibited, but counsel and self-represented parties may email the secretary or law clerk on a limited, as-needed basis with all parties included except in permissible ex parte matters.

Court staff should be called only for immediate matters that cannot be handled through correspondence, and most Court correspondence should be submitted by letter.

Every written communication to chambers must include the case caption and index number.

For an e-filed conference-scheduling letter, the letter should be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to the Court’s secretary.

A copy of an e-filed conference-scheduling letter should be emailed to the Court’s secretary.

When a litigant is self-represented, copies of conference-scheduling correspondence must be mailed to that party.

A conference-adjournment request may be emailed to the Court’s secretary with notice to all parties, but the Court has discretion whether to grant it.

An adjournment request should state whether the opponent consented and be submitted as early as possible but no later than 24 hours beforehand unless an emergency exists.

The party filing an RJI must give every other party written notice of the conference dates.

Disclosure motions and responses must include a proposed order specifying the relief requested and the exact amount of costs, disbursements, and attorneys’ fees for the prevailing party.

The movant must state the exact relief requested in the notice of motion or order to show cause.

The notice of motion must be filed without a return date.

Counsel must attach the pleadings and other documents required by the CPLR and necessary for the Court to decide the motion.

A party seeking oral argument must request it in the notice of motion or responsive papers.

For an unopposed motion, the movant must provide a proposed order at least 14 days before the return date.

Consent orders signed by all parties should be submitted as soon as possible.

Counsel must obtain and attach the bench-decision transcript and reference it in the order.

Opposing parties have 72 hours after submission of the proposed order to note objections.

After the note of issue is filed, the Court will schedule a conference and issue a Trial Order setting the trial date and deadlines for trial submissions and disclosures.

The parties must provide proposed CPLR 3117 testimony, video-recorded testimony with a transcript, a list of proposed marked exhibits, and requests for courtroom technology and accommodations.

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