Judge Jason Pulliam's formatting rule includes double spacing, 25 lines per page, facts must be in numbered paragraphs, all positions must contain specific record citations, and court will not search record for uncited evidence. Motions must include numbered paragraphs with specific record citations.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Motion to Dismiss without Certificate of Conference will be struck and may not be refiled.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Non-dispositive motions without Certificate of Conference will be struck.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Jason Pulliam. Process: file redacted on ecf. Sealing filings is disfavored; redaction preferred; court approval required for sealing.
Motion to Dismiss without Certificate of Conference will be struck and may not be refiled.
Non-dispositive motions without Certificate of Conference will be struck.
Motions must include numbered paragraphs with specific record citations.
Case citations must use Westlaw format, not Lexis.
Motion should contain argument and citations; no separate memorandum required.
Sealing filings is disfavored; redaction preferred; court approval required for sealing.
Summary judgment motions are highly disfavored in bench trials and FTCA cases.
Pretrial objections to exhibits required; failure to object at pre-trial conference may waive objections at trial.
Court conducts preliminary voir dire; parties may examine panel if questions submitted per Final Pre-trial Order.
Court typically accepts parties' agreement to use depositions at trial even if witness is available.
Removing party must file complete state court record including docket sheet within 7 days of removal.
Removing party must properly plead citizenship of all parties in diversity cases; failure may result in remand without notice.
Motions pending in state court at time of removal must be re-filed in federal court.