IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON
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Plaintiff, Civ. No. 6:00-cv-0000-MC
v. TRIAL MANAGEMENT ORDER
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Defendant.
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MCSHANE, Judge:
1. Pretrial conference: November 5, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in Judge McShane’s Courtroom #2.
2. 4-day jury trial: November 12, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in Judge McShane’s Courtroom #2.
3. Pretrial Material Filing Deadlines (note changes from July 9, 2013 status conference):
a. 30 days before pretrial conference:
(1) Plaintiff's exhibit lists and judge's copies of exhibits;
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(2) Plaintiff's lay witness statements and expert reports pursuant to Fed. R.
Civ. P. 26, if not previously provided under Rule 26 due to an agreement
between the parties or by court order;
(3) Any itemized list(s) of special damages;
(4) Pretrial order.
b. 21 days before pretrial conference:
(1) Defendant's exhibit lists and judge's copies of exhibits;
(2) Defendant's lay witness statements and expert reports pursuant to Fed. R.
Civ. P. 26, if not previously provided under Rule 26 due to an agreement
between the parties or by court order;
(3) Plaintiff's deposition designations (defendant's deposition designations due
two days after plaintiff's submissions);
(4) Plaintiff's and defendant's trial memoranda;
(5) Plaintiff’s and defendant’s requested voir dire questions;
(6) Plaintiff’s and defendant’s proposed verdict forms.
c. 14 days before pretrial conference:
(1) Plaintiff's and defendant's motions in limine;
(2) Plaintiff's rebuttal exhibits;
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(3) Plaintiff's rebuttal lay witnesses and expert reports pursuant to Fed. R.
Civ. P. 26, if not previously provided under Rule 26 due to an agreement
between the parties or by court order;
(4) Plaintiff's and defendant's objections to the other party's exhibits,
witnesses, deposition designations, requested voir dire questions, and/or
verdict form.
d. 7 days before pretrial conference:
(1) Responses to motions in limine;
(2) Plaintiff and defendant shall file responses to objections to exhibits,
witnesses, deposition designations, requested voir dire questions, and
verdict form.
4. Procedures: The original and one copy of all trial documents shall be filed with the court
and copies served on all parties in the manner specified. Each item listed should be a separately
captioned and stapled document; do not staple different items together. Failure to comply with
the court’s deadlines, procedures or instructions may result in the preclusion of such evidence
from trial and/or other sanctions as appropriate:
a. Exhibits and Exhibit Lists: Plaintiff's exhibits should be numbered and listed
starting with "1". Defendant's exhibits should be numbered and listed starting with "201". The
case number should be printed on each exhibit sticker. If there are multiple parties or more than
200 exhibits per party, contact Charlene Pew, Courtroom Deputy at 541.682.4105 for number
assignments. If any exhibit is replaced by a revised version, the replacement exhibit shall be
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denoted with a letter suffix (e.g., exhibit 101A would replace exhibit 101) or else with a new
assigned number. The record must be clear regarding which version of an exhibit is being
discussed. Photographs, charts, and the like will be individually numbered unless they are of a
specific set, in which case they will be given a lead number, with sequential destinations 50a,
50b, etc. Exhibit lists must be complete and reflect all exhibits presented at trial.
Copies of each numbered, copyable exhibit shall be supplied to the court and opposing
counsel. Original exhibits shall be submitted at the time of trial in compliance with this order.
Both the original and the judge’s copies of exhibits shall be three-hole punched and placed into
binders with clearly marked index tabs. All staples and clips shall be removed from the copies of
the exhibits which are placed in the three-ring binders.
Parties must seek leave of court to file supplemental exhibits after the exhibit deadline set
forth above. Any proposed supplemental exhibits must be separately captioned and include a
supplemental or revised exhibit list.
Impeachment exhibits will be marked, sealed and delivered only to the court; each exhibit
should be listed on your exhibit list as "Impeachment Exhibit."
b. Witnesses:
(1) Lay Witness: List all parties, corporate representatives and other
witnesses to be called, showing names and occupations, together with a statement setting forth
the complete substance, not just the subject of the testimony. For example, do not say, "The
witness will testify about the accident." Say, "The witness will testify that the defendant ran the
red light and was going an estimated 30 miles per hour." Testimony at trial will be limited to
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subject matter identified in the witness statements, absent a showing of just cause for the
omission, balanced against any prejudice to the opposing party.
Give a time estimate for the direct testimony of each witness. Names and statements of
impeachment witnesses may be sealed and delivered only to the court.
(2) Expert Witnesses: Supply a written narrative statement or report of each
expert, whether for the case in chief or rebuttal, setting forth qualifications, the substance of any
opinions to be expressed in detail, and the facts and data upon which the opinions are based. As
with lay witnesses, any subject not covered by the narrative will not be allowed at trial absent a
showing of just cause for the omission, balanced against any prejudice to the opposing party.
The requirement for filing expert witness statements for purposes of trial does not replace
or supersede a party's obligation to produce pertinent expert disclosure during the discovery
phase of proceedings under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26.
(3) Witnesses with Disabilities: 10 days prior to trial, designate all
witnesses, parties or counsel who will be present at trial and who need accommodation for any
disability; designate the specific requested accommodation.
c. Depositions: Deposition transcripts which are intended solely for possible
impeachment purposes need not be filed with the court. Depositions offered in lieu of live
testimony must be submitted to the court with those portions sought to be admitted highlighted.
Both the originals and court copies must be so highlighted. Should more than one party wish to
utilize the same deposition in lieu of live testimony, a single deposition must be submitted jointly
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by the parties: each party should select a different color and should designate, on the single
copy, those portions of the depositions it intends to use.
Deposition transcripts used in lieu of live testimony are generally not considered
“exhibits.” Such depositions should be numbered and accompanied by a deposition list. If a
party seeks to introduce a deposition transcript as an exhibit, that transcript must be marked and
included within the exhibit book.
d. Itemized list of special damages: Specify damages sought and how such damages
will be proven -- i.e. through which exhibits and/or witness testimony.
e. Trial Memoranda: Provide a brief summary of all material factual and legal
contentions along with the elements of each claim and/or defense. Trial memoranda are limited
to 35 pages without prior approval.
f. Motions in Limine: All motions in limine and responses thereto shall be filed in a
single document not to exceed 35 pages without leave of court. Separate motions shall be
designated as subparts of the single document.
g. Objections to Witnesses or Exhibits: Objections to witnesses and/or exhibits must
be specific and complete and must identify the exhibit or witness. Responses to objections must
be sufficiently specific to enable the court to provide a ruling. 1
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Example: Plaintiff objects to exhibit 201 (plaintiff’s employment application) on grounds
of relevance. Plaintiff has stipulated to the effective date of her employment. Response: Defendant
offers this exhibit solely for the limited purpose of establishing that when she applied, plaintiff
requested a swing shift assignment. This evidence constitutes impeachment of plaintiff’s anticipated
direct testimony that her transfer from a day to night shift constituted an adverse action.
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(h) Requested Voir Dire, Jury Instructions, and Verdict Forms: Requested voir dire
questions, jury instructions, and verdict forms must be submitted to the court in WordPerfect 10
for Windows or Microsoft Word 2010 (previous versions of Word or WordPerfect are
acceptable).
5. During the pretrial conference, be prepared to discuss the following:
(a) Motions in limine and other objections to witnesses, depositions and exhibits;
(b) Settlement and/or mediation efforts;
(c) Anticipated timetable;
(d) Courtroom presentations: graphics or exhibits during opening statement;
demonstrative evidence (e.g., maps, summaries, models, computer animations, etc.); and
equipment needs (e.g., lectern, digital projector, or DVD player);
(e) Voir dire questions;
(f) Verdict form;
(g) Stipulated facts;
(h) Other matters that may arise.
6. No exhibits or testimony will be received in evidence at trial nor the filing of amended
pleadings allowed unless presented in accordance with this order. Late submissions will not be
accepted absent a strong showing of good cause.
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7. Please refer to the Trial Court Guidelines for U. S. District Court of Oregon, on the
court's WEB site: www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/attorneys/tutorials-and-practice-
tips/trial-court-guidelines.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
DATED this 9th day of July, 2013.
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Michael McShane
United States District Judge
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