Pierce County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

CRITICAL

Before seeking to compel discovery, the movant must consult with the opposing party and sincerely attempt to resolve the dispute.

All motions to compel discovery pursuant to Wis. Stat. $804 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 accord.

CRITICAL

Responsive briefs and affidavits are due within 20 days, and reply briefs and affidavits are due 10 days thereafter.

Responsive briefs and affidavits shall be filed within twenty (20) days, and ten (10) days thereafter for reply briefs and affidavits.

WARNING

A hearing on a motion requiring an evidentiary hearing will be held before trial unless the court decides otherwise.

The hearing will be heard prior to trial unless the Court determines otherwise.

WARNING

Summary judgment motions are decided without oral argument unless otherwise ordered; argument may be scheduled upon request at the assigned judge's discretion.

Summary judgment motions will be decided without oral argument unless otherwise ordered. Oral argument will be scheduled upon request and in the discretion of the assigned Judge.