Zapata County District Court Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Civil cases

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

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

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

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

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

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.