Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Robert S. Huie's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Robert S. Huie?

Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 20 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 24 hours, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages within 24 hours.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Communications with Chambers

Does Judge Robert S. Huie require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Robert S. Huie's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. 7-day meet-and-confer conference required before filing noticed motions.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Noticed Motions

What page or word limits apply to motion in limine before Judge Robert S. Huie?

Judge Robert S. Huie's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 6, section Motions in limine

What page or word limits apply to attachment before Judge Robert S. Huie?

Judge Robert S. Huie's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Attachments to motions in limine limited to 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 6, section Motions in limine

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Robert S. Huie?

Judge Robert S. Huie's formatting rule includes other font. Proposed orders cannot contain filer's name/law firm or word 'proposed' in caption.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Noticed Motions

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Robert S. Huie?

The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders required with all motions.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Noticed Motions

What must be included with surreply filings before Judge Robert S. Huie?

The rule requires leave of court. Surreplies and supplemental authority notices require leave of court, except for binding intervening law.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Surreplies and Notices of Supplemental Authority

How may parties contact Judge Robert S. Huie's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Robert S. Huie's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. When letters/faxes/emails are requested, copies must be sent to all counsel.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Communications with Chambers

How does Judge Robert S. Huie handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Robert S. Huie. Documents filed under seal require a motion authorizing the sealing.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Sealing Procedure

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Robert S. Huie?

Judge Robert S. Huie's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and agreement with adversary. Continuance requests require meet and confer and joint motion if parties agree.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Continuances

Does Judge Robert S. Huie require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Robert S. Huie. Parties must coordinate and consolidate briefing when moving for same relief.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Briefing
Complete rules summary for Judge Robert S. Huie

When letters/faxes/emails are requested, copies must be sent to all counsel.

Letters, faxes, and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested.

Only attorneys with knowledge of the case may call chambers.

Chambers calls prohibited for procedural questions or status inquiries.

Chambers will not provide time estimates for written rulings.

Court personnel cannot give legal advice or discuss case merits.

Voicemail messages must include name, contact info, case number, and detailed message.

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

Exhibits over 3 must be tabbed and listed in table of exhibits.

Proposed orders required with all motions.

7-day meet-and-confer conference required before filing noticed motions.

Motion must include statement confirming meet-and-confer conference.

Exceptions to meet-and-confer: pro se plaintiffs, TROs/PIs, summary judgment motions.

Motion hearing dates must be set 35 days from filing date.

Chambers should not be contacted for motion hearing dates.

Motion hearing date sets briefing schedule, not appearance requirement.

Motion caption must include: NO ORAL ARGUMENT UNLESS SEPARATELY ORDERED.

Proposed orders cannot contain filer's name/law firm or word 'proposed' in caption.

Proposed orders must be emailed in Word format.

Parties must coordinate and consolidate briefing when moving for same relief.

Surreplies and supplemental authority notices require leave of court, except for binding intervening law.

Separate Statements of Fact require leave of court; joint statement required instead.

Exhibits must be excerpted, labeled, and not duplicate docket documents.

Technical motions require email to chambers with technical terms one week before hearing.

Amended pleadings require redline showing changes, except for incarcerated pro se plaintiffs.

Ex parte motions require meet and confer and declaration documenting efforts.

TROs must be briefed; ex parte hearings only in extraordinary circumstances.

Stipulations must be filed as joint motions and signed by Court.

Continuance requests require meet and confer and joint motion if parties agree.

Unopposed continuance requests require ex parte motion with specific information at least 2 days before deadline.

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