Court Rules

Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

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Pre-motion conference and letter requirements before filing motions, including sequential steps. This page is scoped to Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Before filing any motion, the movant must ensure that all counsel participate in a conference intended to resolve the matters at issue.

On all motions, the movant must certify that all counsel have participated in a conference to attempt to resolve the matters at issue in the motion before filing the motion.

Court-level rulesCRITICALOfficial source

Before setting a motion, the moving attorney must consult opposing counsel to select a convenient hearing date.

Before setting the motion, the attorney for the moving party shall consult with counsel for the other party or parties to select a convenient date for all counsel.

Court-level rulesCRITICALOfficial source

Before filing any motion, the movant must certify that all counsel participated in a conference to attempt to resolve the issues raised by the motion.

On all motions, the movant must certify that all counsel have participated in a conference to attempt to resolve the matters at issue in the motion, before filing the motion.

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Any party is permitted to request a pretrial conference with the court.

Any party may request a pre-trial conference with the Court.

Court-level rulesINFOOfficial source

Lawyers should consult opposing counsel in an effort to resolve matters by agreement before filing a motion or requesting a hearing.

2. A lawyer should consult opposing counsel in an effort to resolve matters by agreement before filing motions or requesting hearings.

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Common questions about Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee pre-motion conference requirements

Does Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Before filing any motion, the movant must certify that all counsel participated in a conference to attempt to resolve the issues raised by the motion.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Local Rule 5(H)

Does Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Before filing any motion, the movant must ensure that all counsel participate in a conference intended to resolve the matters at issue.

View ruleSource: page 9, section Rule Five. Non-Dispositive Motions