Montague County District Court, Texas Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

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

Before filing a motion, moving counsel must confer with affected parties' counsel about opposition, except for motions to dismiss the entire action or indictment, motions for summary judgment, and motions for new trial.

Before filing any motion, counsel for a moving party shall confer with counsel for all parties affected by the requested relief to determine whether or not the contemplated motion will be opposed. Such a conference is required for all motions, except motions to dismiss the entire action or indictment, motions for summary judgment and motions for new trial.

Common questions about Montague County District Court, Texas pre-motion conference requirements

Does Montague County District Court, Texas require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Trish Coleman Byars: Before filing a motion, moving counsel must confer with affected parties' counsel about opposition, except for motions to dismiss the entire action or indictment, motions for summary judgment, and motions for new trial.

View rule Official source Source: page 4, section 4.3 Conference Required

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