Court Rules

Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Courts Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

1 rule from official source documents

Pre-motion conference and letter requirements before filing motions, including sequential steps.

When practicable, a party seeking a continuance should attempt to confer with the opposing party and seek agreement before filing the motion.

When practicable, prior to filing a motion for postponement (continuance), the party seeking a postponement (continuance) in a justice civil case should attempt to confer with the opposing party or parties to secure an agreement to the delay.

Common questions about Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Courts pre-motion conference requirements

Does Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Courts require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

When practicable, a party seeking a continuance should attempt to confer with the opposing party and seek agreement before filing the motion.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 6, section 2.6 Postponing Trial/ Continuances