Grant County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

For summary judgment and dismissal motions, the respondent has 20 days to file a response or waive in writing, and any reply is due within 20 days of the response; untimely materials are barred, subject to modification by court order.

The respondent shall have 20 days from the filing of the movant's brief within which to file a responsive brief and supporting documents, or waive in writing the right to do so. If the respondent fails to file a brief and supporting documents, or waiver of the same, within the 20-day period it shall be presumed that respondent has waived this right and the court shall accept no further supporting documents or briefs. Movant's reply brief, if any, shall be filed and exchanged within 20 days of the date of filing of respondent's brief. A decision shall be based upon the record as timely filed, unless oral argument on the motion is requested by a party. By appropriate court order, these times may be modified.

For motions other than summary judgment or dismissal, a supporting brief must be served and filed with the judge’s clerk with the notice of motion or at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

If the movant desires to file a brief in support of a motion other than one for summary judgment or dismissal, the brief shall be served and filed with the judge's clerk with the notice of motion or at least 10 days prior to any scheduled hearing date.