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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

A Robinson motion to strike an expert witness for lack of foundation for the opinion must be filed at least 60 days before trial.

Deadline for Robinson Motion to Strike Expert Witnesses for lack of foundation for Opinion: _____ Must be at least 60 days before trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Pre-Trial Guideline Order

In addition either Party may request one or more Pre-Trial Conference in accordance with Rules 166 and 194.0 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. The request for the Pre-Trial Conference must be filed no later than 90 days prior to the Trial date.

In addition either Party may request one or more Pre-Trial Conference in accordance with Rules 166 and 194.0 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. The request for the Pre-Trial Conference must be filed no later than 90 days prior to the Trial date.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Pre-Trial Guideline Order

The prepared charge, witness list, exhibits list, and motions in limine must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the date of pretrial.

A prepared Charge of the Court, Witness List, Exhibits List and Motions in Limine shall be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on the date of Pre-Trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Pre-Trial Guideline Order

Untimely materials, or materials filed without leave of court, will not be considered at trial.

Anything not filed timely or without leave of court will not be considered at Trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Pre-Trial Guideline Order

Summary judgment motions must be filed at least 45 days before pretrial.

Motions for Summary Judgments need to be filed before: _____. Must be at least 45 days before Pre-Trial

Civil cases

Page 1 | Pre-Trial Guideline Order

Motions in limine, jury questions, and jury instructions must be filed by the final pretrial conference date.

Plaintiffs and Defendants Motions in Limine, Jury Questions and Instructions shall be filed by the Final Pre-Trial Conference Date.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Pre-Trial Guideline Order

Service and Proof of Service Rules

The list must be provided to opposing counsel at the final pretrial.

and the list must be provided to opposing counsel at the Final Pre-Trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Pre-Trial Guideline Order

Common questions about Judge Joe Lopez's rules

What filing deadlines apply to motion in limine, jury questions, and jury instructions filings before Judge Joe Lopez?

Motions in limine, jury questions, and jury instructions must be filed by the final pretrial conference date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Pre-Trial Guideline Order

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge Joe Lopez?

Details: recipient: the opposing party. The list must be provided to opposing counsel at the final pretrial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Pre-Trial Guideline Order
Complete rules summary for Judge Joe Lopez

Motions in limine, jury questions, and jury instructions must be filed by the final pretrial conference date.

The list must be provided to opposing counsel at the final pretrial.

The prepared charge, witness list, exhibits list, and motions in limine must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the date of pretrial.

Untimely materials, or materials filed without leave of court, will not be considered at trial.

A Robinson motion to strike an expert witness for lack of foundation for the opinion must be filed at least 60 days before trial.

Summary judgment motions must be filed at least 45 days before pretrial.

In addition either Party may request one or more Pre-Trial Conference in accordance with Rules 166 and 194.0 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. The request for the Pre-Trial Conference must be filed no later than 90 days prior to the Trial date.