Clark County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Unless the court sets another briefing schedule, the response brief is due 30 days after the summary-judgment motion and the rebuttal brief is due 15 days after the response brief.

(b) The parties may file motions for summary judgment within the time set in the scheduling order, but in no event less than 120 days prior to the trial date. In the absence of a briefing schedule otherwise established by the court, the response brief under rule 404-C shall be filed within 30 days after the filing of the motion and the rebuttal brief under rule 404-D shall be filed within 15 days after the filing of the response brief.

Before bringing a discovery motion, the movant must consult opposing counsel and sincerely try to resolve the dispute; the motion must include a written statement describing the unsuccessful efforts and identifying the consultation’s date, place, and participants.

All motions regarding discovery matters pursuant to Chapter 804 Wis. Stats., must be accompanied by a statement in writing by the movant that after consultation with the opposing party and sincere attempts to resolve their differences the parties are unable to reach an agreement. Such statement shall recite the date, place and name of all parties participating in such consultation.