Court Rules
Common questions about Judge David Whedbee's rules

What must be included with filings before Judge David Whedbee?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. General trial schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm.

How may parties contact Judge David Whedbee's chambers?

Judge David Whedbee's rules specify how parties may contact chambers. All hearings are conducted via Zoom using the provided meeting ID.

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge David Whedbee?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. For dispositive motions, request hearing dates from the bailiff via email and do not note the motion until hearing is confirmed.

Complete rules summary for Judge David Whedbee

All hearings are conducted via Zoom using the provided meeting ID.

General trial schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm.

Do not email Judge Whedbee directly; all correspondence must go through the bailiff.

Stipulated orders must be submitted through e-working copies or via the judge's mailroom, not by email.

For dispositive motions, request hearing dates from the bailiff via email and do not note the motion until hearing is confirmed.

Within 48 hours after confirming a hearing date for a dispositive motion, file and provide a working copy of the Note for Motion and Proof of Service.

Proposed orders for motions with oral argument must be provided in MS Word format at least 1 day before the scheduled hearing.

If the moving party decides not to proceed with a motion, they must immediately notify the court to strike the hearing and file a Notice Striking Hearing.

Civil cases assigned to Judge Whedbee may be reassigned to another judge on Thursday afternoon prior to trial; parties must still comply with all pretrial rules.

All counsel and parties must be prepared at the end of each day to disclose all witnesses they intend to call the following day.

Trial will not begin without a Joint Statement of Evidence signed by all parties.

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