Gonzales County Court Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Before filing a motion, moving counsel must confer with counsel for all affected parties about whether the motion will be opposed, except for motions allowed by law to be filed ex parte and motions to dismiss the entire action, for summary judgment, or for a new trial.

Except for motions expressly allowed by law to be filed ex-parte, before filing any motions, counsel for a moving party shall confer with the counsel for all parties affected by the requested relief to determine whether or not the contemplated motion will be opposed. Such conference is required for all motions except motions to dismiss the entire action, motions for summary judgment and motions for new trial.