Champaign County Court of Common Pleas, General Division Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

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Pre-motion conference and letter requirements before filing motions, including sequential steps. This page is scoped to Champaign County Court of Common Pleas, General Division; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

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Motions will ordinarily be decided without an oral hearing unless the Court orders otherwise.

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Summary-judgment motions ordinarily will be decided without an oral hearing, but the Court may grant a hearing when oral argument is requested.

(A) Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any motion for summary judgment will be decided without an oral hearing. The Court may grant a hearing for oral arguments, where requested.

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Common questions about Champaign County Court of Common Pleas, General Division pre-motion conference requirements

Does Champaign County Court of Common Pleas, General Division require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Champaign County Court of Common Pleas, General Division rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Motions will ordinarily be decided without an oral hearing unless the Court orders otherwise.

View rule Official source Source: page 41, section Rule 4.9 – Motion Practice / Motions other than Summary Judgment

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