Failure to respond to a motion will be taken as a representation of no opposition.
Responses to motions:
A. Must be filed by the submission day;
B. Must be written;
C. Must include or be accompanied by authority; and
D. Must be accompanied by a separate form order denying the relief sought.
E. Replies. Unless otherwise directed by the presiding judge, a party who has
filed an opposed motion may file a brief within 7 days from the date the
response is filed. (Amended by General Order 2018-16, effective
November 26, 2018.)
7.5 Oral Submission
A. By Request
If a party views oral argument as helpful to the Court, the motion or
response may include a request for it. If it is granted, the parties will be
notified by the clerk.
B. By Order
When oral presentation is required by the Court, counsel will be notified by
the clerk of a date for oral presentation irrespective of any submission day.
7.6 Consolidation
A motion to consolidate cases will:
A. Contain in the caption of the motion:
1. The case numbers;
2. Full styles; and
3. Judge to whom each of the cases is assigned.
B. Be filed only in the oldest case with a courtesy copy furnished to the other
affected courts.
C. Be heard by the judge to whom the oldest case is assigned.
D. The term “oldest case”, as used in this Rule, means the case filed first in
any court, state or federal, including cases removed or transferred to this
Court.
7.7 Supporting Material
If a motion or response requires consideration of facts not appearing of record,
proof by affidavit or other documentary evidence must be filed with the motion or
response.
7.8 Hearing
The Court may in its discretion, on its own motion or upon application, entertain
and decide any motion, shorten or extend time periods, and request or permit
additional authority or supporting material.
