Judge Eric V. Moyé
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
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Communication
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Page & Word Limits5 rules
Only one appendix, limited to 25 one-sided pages, may support any motion or brief.
Only one appendix, also limited to 25 one-sided pages in length may be filed supporting any Motion or Brief.
Appendix
25 pages
Motions and briefs are limited to 25 one-sided pages.
No Motion or Brief filed with the Court may exceed 25 one-sided pages in length.
Motion
25 pages
Only one appendix, limited to 25 one-sided pages, may be filed in support of any motion or brief.
Only one appendix, also limited to 25 one-sided pages in length may be filed supporting any Motion or Brief.
Appendix
25 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Motions and briefs are limited to 25 one-sided pages; the Presiding Judge may grant permission to exceed upon a showing of compelling reasons.
No Motion or Brief filed with the Court may exceed 25 one-sided pages in length. Permission to file a brief in excess of these page limitations may be granted by the Presiding Judge of any particular Court upon a showing of compelling reasons.
Brief
25 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Jury questionnaires should be limited to one page except in exceptional circumstances.
We suggest a one page form except in exceptional circumstances and the form should have a blank space or a specific place for the prospective juror to note any hardships or problems in staying the estimated length of the trial.
Jury Questionnaire
1 pages
Document Format Requirements4 rules
Fonts smaller than 12 point and margins smaller than 1 inch are prohibited.
The use of any font less than 12 point, or margins less than 1” on each side of a page is hereby prohibited.
Reduced multiple-pages-per-sheet (Min-u-script) filing is prohibited.
Additionally, the use of reduced, multiple pages (i.e.: Min-u-script) is hereby prohibited.
The use of reduced, multiple pages (Min-u-script) is prohibited.
Additionally, the use of reduced, multiple pages (i.e.: Min-u-script) is hereby prohibited.
Fonts smaller than 12 point and margins smaller than 1 inch on each side are prohibited.
The use of any font less than 12 point, or margins less than 1” on each side of a page is hereby prohibited.
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
A proposed order must be filed with every motion before setting a hearing.
ORDERS MUST BE FILED WITH EVERY MOTION BEFORE SETTING A HEARING
Document Type
Motion
Motions require a certificate of conference (per Local Rule 2.07), except summary judgment motions; the clerk cannot set a hearing without it.
Motions require certificates of conference as stated in Local Rule 2.07. Judge Moyé does not require a certificate of conference on motions for summary judgment. The clerk cannot set a hearing on a motion without a certificate of conference.
Document Type
Motion
A party receiving trust funds must provide a valid driver's license, certified birth certificate, and an affidavit of entitlement.
The party to receive the funds must provide a copy of a valid driver's license, certified birth certificate, and an affidavit stating that he or she is the person entitled to the funds.
Document Type
Motion To Release Trust Funds
Excess page limits require leave of court upon compelling reasons; leave orders must list each document and its page length.
Permission to file a brief in excess of these page limitations may be granted with leave of the Court upon a showing of compelling reasons. Orders for leave must list each document and page length of each document to be filed.
Document Type
Motion
Exhibits or demonstrative aids require opposing counsel's agreement or court approval obtained in sufficient time before Voir Dire.
Anyone wishing to use exhibits or demonstrative aids needs to obtain the agreement of opposing counsel or bring the question to the Court's attention in sufficient time to have the court consider the request prior to Voir Dire.
Document Type
Demonstrative Aids
Jury questionnaires must include a blank space for prospective jurors to note hardships or problems with the estimated trial length.
We suggest a one page form except in exceptional circumstances and the form should have a blank space or a specific place for the prospective juror to note any hardships or problems in staying the estimated length of the trial.
Document Type
Jury Questionnaire
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The 14th District Court no longer accepts fax filings.
THE 14TH DISTRICT COURT CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT FAXES.
Page 5 | FAXES
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Summary judgment motions may not be set for hearing within 30 days of trial, unless leave is granted for good cause.
No summary judgment motions may be set for hearing within 30 days of trial (this requirement is included in the Uniform Scheduling Orders). A party may move for leave to allow such hearing based upon good cause.
Page 2 | Motions for Summary Judgment
Service and Proof of Service Rules
To cancel a hearing, fax a letter to other counsel/pro se parties and e-file a letter to the Court.
To cancel a hearing, please fax a letter to other counsel/pro se parties. Also e-file a letter to the Court notifying the Court of the cancellation.
Page 2 | Cancellation of Hearings
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The first continuance is granted if the case is under one year old; older cases must comply with Local Rule 3.01 and may require a hearing.
The parties may file a continuance, and the first continuance will be granted provided the case is less than one year in age. Cases over one year must comply with Local Rule 3.01, and a hearing may also be required.
Page 1 | SCHEDULING ORDER/TRIAL SETTINGS
DWOP hearings are generally not reset if a call is received on the day of the hearing.
DWOP hearings are generally NOT reset if a call is received on the day of hearing.
Page 2 | DWOP NOTICES/DOCKET
A plaintiff needing more time to effect service should advise the coordinator before the hearing to extend the dismissal time.
If a plaintiff needs more time to effect service, etc., advise the coordinator prior to the hearing and the dismissal time may be extended.
Page 2 | DWOP NOTICES/DOCKET
Chambers Communication Rules
Court participants must alert court staff if they have or know of another participant with COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms; the Court may cancel proceedings involving affected individuals.
Every participant in a proceeding, witness, counsel, paralegal, client or other individual who appears at the District Court is Ordered to alert the Court staff, specifically including the Bailiff, if the participant has, or knows of another participant who has COVID-19, or other flu-like symptoms or fever, coughing or sneezing. The Court may, upon notice, cancel any proceeding that requires the involvement of a person infected with COVID19, showing symptoms, waiting for test results, or under self or ordered quarantine if the person will be required to personally present in a setting that would expose others or violate quarantine standards set by Center for Disease Control or their health care provider.
Page 5 | Miscellaneous
For a true emergency hearing, email the court coordinator directly.
If a true “emergency” hearing is needed please email the coordinator directly for relief.
Page 2 | Emergency Motion Docket
When the assigned judge is unavailable for a TRO, the Court Coordinator may direct the hearing to another judge; attorneys and others are strictly prohibited from approaching courts to inquire about a judge for such orders.
The District Courts have an established policy with regard to the assignment of a Judge to hear a T.R.O. when the Court in which the underlying case has been filed is not available. The Court Coordinator of the Court in which the underlying case has been filed may direct any required hearing to another District Judge or Associate Judge as appropriate. The practice of an Attorney or other person approaching any Court to inquire of particular Judge to hear such an Order remains strictly prohibited.
Page 5 | T.R.O. Policy
All communications to the Court, including cover letters and emails, must copy opposing counsel and pro se parties.
Any communication to the Court, even a cover letter, should copy the opposing counsel and pro se parties. This includes email.
Page 5 | COPIES TO COUNSEL/PRO SE PARTIES
Email use with the Court is discouraged except for Bar activities or when documents are transmitted upon specific request (e.g., proposed jury instructions).
The Court discourages use of email except for Bar Activities and related matters, and except when documents may be transmitted to the Court and other parties upon specific request (e.g., proposed jury instructions). Email should be used only upon special request in order to avoid improper communications with the Court.
Page 5 | E-MAIL
The Court cannot give legal advice or engage in ex parte communications; questions should be put in writing and copied to opponents.
we cannot give legal advice and cannot have ex parte communications about cases. When in doubt, put your question in writing and copy your opponents.
Page 6 | OPEN DOOR POLICY
Members of the public may access remote proceedings by contacting the Court Coordinator for dial-in or access code information.
Consistent with the State policy of open Courts, any member of the public wishing to listen/view and telephonically or technologically conducted proceeding may gain access to same by contacting the Court Coordinator for dial-in info or access code/link information.
Page 5 | Miscellaneous
Contact the court coordinator via email for scheduling requests.
Contact the coordinator via email with any such request.
Page 1 | MOTION DOCKET
Counsel/parties may use the courtroom for trial preparation when court is not in session; contact the Deputy Clerks or Coordinator to schedule.
Counsel/parties are welcome to use the courtroom for purposes of preparing for trial, including use of the technology, provided court is not in session. Contact the Deputy Clerks or the Coordinator to determine an appropriate time.
Page 5 | USE OF COURTROOM