Court Rules
senior Judge
Verified Current11 days ago

Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Southern District of California

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Sur Reply
5 pgs
Motion In Limine
5 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings (>20 pages)

Required

Filings (All filings)

Required

Adjournments

Notice Required
3Court Days
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingExhibitsBinders/TabsMemorandaCourtesy Copies

Detailed Drafting Rules

Format RequirementImportant

Filings with more than 3 exhibits must be tabbed.

If a filing has more than three (3) exhibits the exhibits must be tabbed.

Applies When:Page Threshold > 3
Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Tabbed
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Page or Word LimitImportant

Sur-reply brief (max 5 pages) allowed for responding to objections in reply brief.

Responses to objections contained in a reply brief may be made in a sur-reply brief that does not exceed five pages. The scope of such a sur-reply is limited to responses to objections; any additional argument will be disregarded.

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Courtesy CopyMandatory

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages within 24 hours.

Courtesy copies of filings that exceed 20 pages in length, including attachments and exhibits, shall, within 24 hours after filing, be mailed or hand-delivered to chambers.

Courtesy Copies Required

When: Page Threshold > 20
Logistics
Quantity1 Copy
TimingWithin 24 Hours
MethodMail Or Hand Delivery
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Page or Word LimitMandatory

Each side may file up to 5 motions in limine, 5 pages each.

Typically, each side will be permitted to file 5 motions in limine limited to 5 pages each.

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