Nueces County Justice of the Peace Courts Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
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Pre-motion conference and letter requirements before filing motions, including sequential steps.
In jury cases, motions in limine, exceptions, and pre-trial motions and pleas must be presented and heard at the pre-trial hearing or they are waived absent good cause; motions for continuance based on new circumstances are excepted.
Except for motions for continuance based on new circumstances, all motion in limine, exceptions and all pre-trial motions and pleas in each jury case shall be presented and heard at pre-trial hearing. All such exceptions, motion and pleas not presented and heard at scheduled pre-trial hearings will be deemed waived, except upon a showing of good cause.
Does Nueces County Justice of the Peace Courts require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?
In jury cases, motions in limine, exceptions, and pre-trial motions and pleas must be presented and heard at the pre-trial hearing or they are waived absent good cause; motions for continuance based on new circumstances are excepted.
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