Judge Michael D. Lowe

Applies to

Papers offered for filing

Papers offered for filing must include a title identifying the filer, party designation, and document nature, along with the designated trial attorney’s typed name, signature, office address, and office telephone number.

Applies to

Complaint

Plaintiffs must tender enough service copies for all defendants with the original complaint.

Applies to

Proceedings in aid of execution

The filing attorney’s name must appear in the designated place on the original and every copy.

A witness-subpoena return must be filed with the Clerk before trial.

Requested jury instructions and supporting authority must be provided at least ten days before trial.

All written statements must be filed no later than the pretrial hearing.

Applies to

Jury trial

The Court may require a jury-cost deposit of up to $400, unless a Court-approved hardship affidavit is filed instead.

Fees and costs shall be as prescribed by the court by court order.

On an opposing party's motion or a court officer's request, the court may increase an insufficient cost deposit; after reasonable notice, failure to provide the security requires dismissal of the action before judgment or the proceeding after judgment.

Applies to

Documents required to be served

Documents offered for filing that must be served on other parties, except complaints, must contain proof of service in the form provided by Civil Rule S(D).

Before the pretrial conference, counsel must exchange expected expert-witness reports and, when involved, medical reports and hospital records.

Summons must be served in accordance with the Ohio Rules of Procedure.