Judge Steven E. Gall
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings > 25 pages
Adjournments
- A discovery extension may be granted when requested timely and supported by good cause.
- A continuance or extension may be granted when good cause is shown.
- Before filing an extension motion, counsel should consult the opponent and state the opponent's position and proposed continuance dates in the motion.
Request must include
Communication
Phone
Court-wideClerk
Document Format Requirements1 rule
The parties must exchange and mark all exhibits before trial, with plaintiffs using numbers and defendants using letters.
The parties shall exchange and mark all exhibits prior to the commencement of trial. Plaintiffs shall mark their exhibits using numbers; defendants shall mark their exhibits using letters.
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Proposed jury instructions must accompany the trial brief, with agreed and disputed instructions identified and separate legal citations supplied for disputed instructions.
Proposed jury instructions shall be filed with the trial brief of the parties. The instructions agreed upon by all counsel shall be identified. Disputed instructions shall also be identified, along with separate citations to legal authority for each instruction.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
Every party must serve and file a trial brief containing the specified factual, legal, witness, stipulation, trial-planning, motion, and equipment information.
All parties are required to serve and file a trial brief which shall contain a statement of facts and legal issues, statement of real factual and legal issues in dispute, stipulations, list of non-expert trial witnesses with a brief summary of expected testimony, list of expert trial witnesses with reports attached, special legal problems anticipated, estimated length of trial, pretrial motions contemplated, special equipment needs for trial.
Document Type
Trial Brief
The parties must prepare a stipulated statement of the case for the court to read to the jury during preliminary instructions.
Parties shall prepare a stipulated statement of the case for the Court to read to the jury during its preliminary charge.
Document Type
Stipulated Statement Of Case
A movant for default judgment must submit an affidavit of damages, a prepared journal entry, and proof of a hearing notice mailed to all parties at least seven days before the hearing.
The movant must submit to the Court the following: affidavit of damages, a prepared journal entry, and a copy of the letter sent regular and certified mail 7 days prior to the hearing date notifying all parties of the hearing and that failure to appear will result in judgment against them.
Document Type
Default Judgment
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A motion in limine must be filed seven days before trial.
Motions in Limine: Motions in Limine must be filed 7 days prior to trial.
Page 1 | Motions in Limine
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Every party must serve a trial brief and file it with the court.
All parties are required to serve and file a trial brief which shall contain a statement of facts and legal issues, statement of real factual and legal issues in dispute, stipulations, list of non-expert trial witnesses with a brief summary of expected testimony, list of expert trial witnesses with reports attached, special legal problems anticipated, estimated length of trial, pretrial motions contemplated, special equipment needs for trial.
Page 1 | Trial Briefs
The movant must cause a notice of the default hearing and the consequence of nonappearance to be sent to all parties by regular and certified mail seven days before the hearing.
The movant must submit to the Court the following: affidavit of damages, a prepared journal entry, and a copy of the letter sent regular and certified mail 7 days prior to the hearing date notifying all parties of the hearing and that failure to appear will result in judgment against them.
Page 1 | Default Hearings
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court for every motion exceeding 25 pages.
Courtesy copies shall be delivered to the Court for all motions over 25 pages.
Page 1 | Courtesy Copies
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A discovery extension may be granted when requested timely and supported by good cause.
Extensions will be granted if timely and for good cause shown.
Page 1 | Discovery Schedule
Before filing an extension motion, counsel should consult the opponent and state the opponent's position and proposed continuance dates in the motion.
Prior to filing a motion seeking an extension, please consult with your opposing counsel and state in your motion your opposing counsel's position on the extension request and potential continuance dates.
Page 1 | Calendaring and Continuances
A continuance or extension may be granted when good cause is shown.
Continuances and extensions may be granted for good cause shown.
Page 1 | Calendaring and Continuances
Chambers Communication Rules
Parties must submit agreed-upon jury instructions electronically to the staff attorney at cpdmt@cuyahogacounty.us.
Parties are to submit the agreed upon instructions to the staff attorney in electronic form to: cpdmt@cuyahogacounty.us.
Page 1 | Jury Instructions, Interrogatories and Verdict Forms