Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Parties must meet and confer within 21 days of defendant's response.
Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr.'s rule states these limits: 10 pages; 10 pages; 5 pages. Discovery motions and responses limited to 10 pages; replies limited to 5 pages.
The rule requires certificate of service. Joint discovery plan and conference report due within 14 days of meet and confer.
Parties must meet and confer within 21 days of defendant's response.
Joint discovery plan and conference report due within 14 days of meet and confer.
Joint proposed scheduling order not required; parties must indicate case track and discovery timeline in joint plan.
Discovery motions require good-faith conference certification and have expedited briefing with shortened page limits.
Discovery motions and responses limited to 10 pages; replies limited to 5 pages.
Responses and replies to discovery motions due within 7 days.