Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Beth Bloom's rules

What page or word limits apply to discovery motion before Judge Beth Bloom?

Judge Beth Bloom's rule states these limits: 10 pages; 10 pages; 5 pages. Discovery motions and responses limited to 10 pages; replies limited to 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MAGISTRATE JUDGE VALLE'S DISCOVERY PROCEDURES

What must be included with motion for default final judgment filings before Judge Beth Bloom?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motion for Default Final Judgment with multiple defendants must state no joint and several liability and basis for no inconsistent liability.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JUDGE BLOOM’S STANDING ORDER ON DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROCEDURE (footnote 1)

What must be included with motion to determine joint several liability filings before Judge Beth Bloom?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motion to Determine Joint and Several Liability on Default must describe allegations and advise court of other defendants' liability status.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JUDGE BLOOM’S STANDING ORDER ON DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROCEDURE

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Beth Bloom?

Requests should be made at least 7 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Beth Bloom. Responses and replies to discovery motions due within 7 days.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MAGISTRATE JUDGE VALLE'S DISCOVERY PROCEDURES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Beth Bloom?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 2, section JUDGE BLOOM’S STANDING ORDER ON DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROCEDURE

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Beth Bloom?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Plaintiff must file Motion for Entry of Clerk’s Default within 7 days of defendant's answer deadline if no response is filed, with failure resulting in potential dismissal without prejudice.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JUDGE BLOOM’S STANDING ORDER ON DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROCEDURE

What rule applies to service for motion before Judge Beth Bloom?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Plaintiff must serve motion on defendant/counsel, include service details in Certificate of Service, and not rely solely on CM/ECF for service.

View ruleSource: page 2, section JUDGE BLOOM’S STANDING ORDER ON DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROCEDURE
Complete rules summary for Judge Beth Bloom

Motion for Default Final Judgment with multiple defendants must state no joint and several liability and basis for no inconsistent liability.

Plaintiff must file Motion for Entry of Clerk’s Default within 7 days of defendant's answer deadline if no response is filed, with failure resulting in potential dismissal without prejudice.

Plaintiff must serve motion on defendant/counsel, include service details in Certificate of Service, and not rely solely on CM/ECF for service.

Plaintiff must file either Motion for Default Final Judgment or Motion to Determine Joint and Several Liability on Default within 7 days of Clerk's entry of default.

Motion to Determine Joint and Several Liability on Default must describe allegations and advise court of other defendants' liability status.

Plaintiff must file Motion for Default Final Judgment within 7 days of resolving all defendants' liability.

Motion for Default Final Judgment must be accompanied by SCRA affidavit (if applicable), proposed order, and proposed final judgment.

Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers in Word format.

Failure to file required default motions within specified time may result in sanctions including dismissal without prejudice.

Discovery motions and responses limited to 10 pages; replies limited to 5 pages.

Responses and replies to discovery motions due within 7 days.

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