Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans Service and Proof of Service Rules
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E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements. This page is scoped to Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Mail to all parties
After signing, the original judgment is filed and a certified copy with notice of signing is mailed to all parties.
After the judgment is signed, the original is filed in the record and a certified copy of the judgment and notice of signing of judgment will be mailed to all parties as per Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1913.
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All pleadings in Small Claims cases must be served in accordance with the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure.
In all small claims cases, service of all pleadings shall be made in accordance with the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure.
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- Applies to
- Judgment
- Service
- Mail to all parties
After a judgment is signed, the original is filed in the record and a certified copy with notice of signing is mailed to all parties.
After the judgment is signed, the original is filed in the record and a certified copy of the judgment and notice of signing of judgment will be mailed to all parties as per Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1913.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 1 working days
- Applies to
- Reply brief
A reply memorandum, other than for a summary-judgment motion, must reach the trial judge and all other parties by 4:00 p.m. at least one full working day before the hearing.
If the mover or exceptor wishes to furnish the trial judge a reply memorandum, the reply memorandum must be furnished to the trial judge and served on all other parties so that it is received before 4:00 p.m. on a day that allows one full working day before the hearing, except for motions for summary judgment.
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- Applies to
- Pleadings
In all small claims cases, all pleadings must be served in accordance with the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure.
In all small claims cases, service of all pleadings shall be made in accordance with the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 calendar days
- Applies to
- Family law affidavit
The parties or attorneys must execute and deliver the pertinent Family Law Affidavit sections, and file or deliver them to the court if required, at least five days before the hearing, excluding holidays.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties or their attorneys shall execute and deliver to the opposing party [and to the court or filed with the clerk, if required by the court] the pertinent sections of the Family Law Affidavit at least five (5) days, exclusive of holidays, prior to the hearing:
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Amended family law affidavit
The opposing party must be notified immediately by delivery of an amended Family Law Affidavit and updated documentation, with court delivery or filing if required.
You shall immediately notify the opposing party of the update or errors by delivering an amended Family Law Affidavit with updated documentation to the opposing party [and to the court or filed with the clerk, if required by the court].
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Civil cases
A copy of the affidavit must be sent to the other party and, when applicable, the hearing officer or court before the specified conference or hearing, using the number of days entered in the form.
I CERTIFY that I will send copy of this affidavit to the other party (and the hearing officer or court, whichever is applicable) not less than ______ days before the (the hearing officer conference or court hearing date, whichever is applicable).
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Civil cases
Summary-judgment motions must be served on all parties at least 65 days before trial.
Motions for Summary Judgment shall be filed and served on all parties not less than sixty-five (65) days before trial date
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Opposition
Opposition to a summary-judgment motion must be served at least 15 days before the hearing.
Opposition to Motions for Summary Judgment shall be filed and served not less than fifteen (15) days prior to hearing on the Motion.
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Civil cases
The mover must serve every party.
Mover is required to serve all parties.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Mail to all parties
After signing, the original judgment is filed and a certified copy with notice of signing is mailed to all parties.
After the judgment is signed, the original is filed in the record and a certified copy of the judgment and notice of signing of judgment will be mailed to all parties as per Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1913.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of trial
- Service
- Mail to all parties
The certifying person must state that a copy of the notice was mailed to each attorney or party in proper person.
I certify that a copy of this notice has been Mailed to each attorney or party in proper Person.
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- Applies to
- Judgment
- Service
- Mail to all parties
After a judgment is signed, the original is filed and a certified copy of the judgment and notice of signing are mailed to all parties.
After the judgment is signed, the original is filed in the record and a certified copy of the judgment and notice of signing of judgment will be mailed to all parties as per Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1913.
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Civil cases
The personal-service return may be completed the same day.
Return same day
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Civil cases
The sheriff's return is to be completed the same day.
Returned same day
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- Applies to
- Judgment
- Service
- Mail to all parties
After signing, the original judgment is filed and a certified copy with notice of signing is mailed to all parties.
After the judgment is signed, the original is filed in the record and a certified copy of the judgment and notice of signing of judgment will be mailed to all parties as per Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1913.
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Civil cases
The parties waive mailing of the Notice by signing below pursuant to Uniform Rule 9.14, Appendix 8.
By signature of the parties below, mailing of this Notice is hereby waived pursuant to Uniform Rule 9.14, App. 8.
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- Applies to
- Motion to set for trial on the merits ?
- Service
- Mail ?
Mover further certifies that a copy hereof has been Mailed to all counsel of record before submission to the Court.
Summary: The mover must mail a copy of the motion to all counsel of record before submitting it to the court.
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In all other cases, five judicial days shall intervene between the notice of trial and the day of trial, which notice of trial shall be given to the adverse party or his attorney of record, either through service by the Constable, or by ‘‘Order of Court’’, in writing or orally, unless otherwise provided by law.
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In other cases, five judicial days must elapse between notice of trial and trial, with notice served through the Constable or by court order unless law provides otherwise.
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Section 3. In any matter in which a litigant is not represented by an attorney of record, all notices shall be mailed to the litigant to his address. If the litigant’s address is not set out in the pleadings, posting of such Notice of Trial date on the bulletin board shall constitute ample notice to the litigant.
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For unrepresented litigants, notices must be mailed to the address in the pleadings; if no address is provided, posting the trial notice on the bulletin board constitutes adequate notice.
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The constable shall make his return within 24 hours after the service of all papers intrusted to him for service, which return shall be placed in the record before the hour fixed for the trial of any cause.
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A constable must return served papers within 24 hours and place the return in the record before trial.
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Interrogatories under Article 1421 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, and the answers thereto, Requests for Production or Inspection under C.C.P. 4121, and responses thereto, shall be served upon the other counsel or parties, but shall not be filed with the Court, unless a Judge of this Court orders that such be filed. The party responsible for service of the discovery material shall retain the original and become the custodian of any such non-filed materials.
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Certain discovery materials must be served on opposing counsel or parties but generally are not filed unless a judge orders filing; the serving party must retain the original.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion to set for trial ?
- Service
- Mail to all parties ?
Mover further certifies that a copy hereof has been Mailed to all counsel of record before submission to the Court.
Summary: A copy of the motion must be mailed to all counsel of record before it is submitted to the court.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of trial ?
- Service
- Mail to all parties ?
I certify that a copy of this notice has been Mailed to each attorney or party in proper Person.
Summary: A copy of the notice of trial must be mailed to each attorney or party in proper person.
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- Applies to
- Family law affidavit ?
No hearing/trial date will be provided until the Affidavit has been filed. A copy of the Affidavit shall be served upon the opposing party.
Summary: No hearing or trial date will be provided until the affidavit is filed, and a copy must be served on the opposing party.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Judgment
- Service
- Mail to all parties ?
After the judgment is signed, the original is filed in the record and a certified copy of the judgment and notice of signing of judgment will be mailed to all parties as per Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1913.
Summary: After signing, the original judgment is filed and a certified copy with notice of signing is mailed to all parties.
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- Applies to
- Rule to show cause or order ?
The Mover is required to serve all parties.
Summary: The mover must serve all parties.
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Section 5. All pleadings, motions, and other papers filed subsequent to the complaint or petition shall be accompanied by a certificate showing that a copy was delivered or mailed to the opposing counsel, or to the opposing litigant or litigants, if not represented by counsel.
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All pleadings, motions, and other papers filed after the complaint or petition must include a certificate showing that a copy was delivered or mailed to opposing counsel or unrepresented opposing litigants.
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Section 3. Notice requirements of Rule 12, Section 8, shall be complied with.
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The notice requirements of Rule 12, Section 8 must be satisfied.
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Section 8. Except as otherwise provided by law, all rules, motions and summary cases may be heard only after two days’ notice to the adverse party or his attorney.
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Rules, motions, and summary cases may be heard only after two days' notice to the adverse party or attorney, unless law provides otherwise.
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In all other cases, five judicial days shall intervene between the notice of trial and the day of trial, which notice of trial shall be given to the adverse party or his attorney of record, either through service by the Constable, or by ‘‘Order of Court’’, in writing or orally, unless otherwise provided by law.
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Unless law provides otherwise, trial requires five judicial days between notice and trial, delivered by the Constable or by written or oral court order.
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Section 1. In all cases where notice is required and no time is specified by law, by these rules, or by order of Court, forty-eight hours shall be allowed.
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When no notice period is otherwise specified, 48 hours must be allowed.
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In any matter in which a litigant is not represented by an attorney of record, all notices shall be mailed to the litigant to his address. If the litigant’s address is not set out in the pleadings, posting of such Notice of Trial date on the bulletin board shall constitute ample notice to the litigant.
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For unrepresented litigants, notices must be mailed to the litigant's address; if no address appears in the pleadings, posting the notice-of-trial date on the bulletin board constitutes adequate notice.
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Wherever a rule or other document requiring service without the issuance of a citation is filed with the Clerk of this Court, the party filing same shall be required to obtain an additional certified copy of the rule or document, over and above the number of copies to be served, which additional certified copy shall be delivered to the Constable with the copy or copies to be served, and shall be used by the Constable to make return or returns of service.
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For a document requiring service without citation, the filing party must obtain an extra certified copy and give it to the Constable for the return of service.
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The constable shall make his return within 24 hours after the service of all papers intrusted to him for service, which return shall be placed in the record before the hour fixed for the trial of any cause.
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A constable must return served papers to the record within 24 hours after service and before the scheduled trial time.
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Interrogatories under Article 1421 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, and the answers thereto, Requests for Production or Inspection under C.C.P. 4121, and responses thereto, shall be served upon the other counsel or parties, but shall not be filed with the Court, unless a Judge of this Court orders that such be filed.
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Covered discovery materials must be served on opposing counsel or parties but ordinarily may not be filed unless a judge orders filing.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Documents required by first paragraph ?
Documents required by the first paragraph of this order must be exchanged with the opposing party [and delivered to the court or filed with the clerk, if required by the court] at least five (5) days, exclusive of holidays, before the hearing.
Summary: The documents identified in the first paragraph must be exchanged with the opposing party, and if required by the court, delivered to the court or filed with the clerk at least five days before the hearing, excluding holidays.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Documents required by second paragraph ?
If self-employed or employed by a closely-held business entity in which you have an ownership interest, documents required by the second paragraph of this order must be delivered to the opposing party [and to the court or filed with the clerk, if required by the court] at least five (5) days, exclusive of holidays, before the hearing.
Summary: A self-employed person or qualifying closely held business employee must deliver the second-paragraph documents to the opposing party, and to the court or clerk if required, at least five days before the hearing, excluding holidays.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Reply brief ?
Any reply memorandum shall be filed and served not less than five (5) days prior to hearing on the Motion.
Summary: A reply memorandum on a summary-judgment motion must be served at least 5 days before the hearing.
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Civil cases
Mover is required to serve all parties.
Summary: The party filing a Rule to Show Cause or Order must serve all parties.
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Civil cases
Reply memorandum must be furnished to the trial judge and served on all other parties so that it is received before 4:00 p.m. on a day that allows one full working day before the hearing, except for motions for summary judgment.
Summary: A reply memorandum must reach the trial judge and all other parties at least one full working day before the hearing, except for summary-judgment motions.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion to set for trial ?
- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
Mover further certifies that a copy hereof has been Mailed to all counsel of record before submission to the Court.
Summary: Before submitting the motion to set the case for trial, the mover must mail a copy to all counsel of record.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Mail to all parties ?
After the judgment is signed, the original is filed in the record and a certified copy of the judgment and notice of signing of judgment will be mailed to all parties as per Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1913.
Summary: After signing, the original judgment is filed in the record and a certified copy with notice of signing is mailed to all parties under Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1913.
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- Applies to
- Family law affidavit ?
No hearing/trial date will be provided until the Affidavit has been filed. A copy of the Affidavit shall be served upon the opposing party.
Summary: No hearing or trial date will be provided until the affidavit is filed, and a copy must be served on the opposing party.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Personal service
RETURN FOR PERSONAL SERVICE
Summary: The sheriff's return form permits personal service of a copy in person.
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Civil cases
Domiciliary Service
Summary: The sheriff's return form provides for domiciliary service.
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Civil cases
a person of suitable age and discretion, residing
Summary: Domiciliary service may be completed by leaving the copy with a person of suitable age and discretion who resides at the domicile or usual place of abode.
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Civil cases
as a member of domiciliary establishment, whose name and other facts connected with this service I learned by interrogating the said
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Domiciliary service may be made through a member of the establishment, with the server identifying the member by interrogating that person.
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Civil cases
absent from domicile at time of said service.
Summary: If the person is absent from the domicile, the person with whom service is made may be interrogated to obtain the necessary service information.
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- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Email ?
Any document or exhibit that you wish to admit into evidence or show the judge or witness should be marked for identification and emailed to the law clerks and other parties at least one week prior to the hearing.
Summary: Documents or exhibits intended for evidentiary use or presentation to the judge or witness must be marked for identification and emailed to the law clerks and other parties at least one week before the hearing.
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In cases where there is an agreement by both parties on a trial date and all parties require that no service of a notice of trial is needed, or if the Judge deems it proper, the Judge may set the trial ‘‘By Order of Court’’ either orally or in writing, or the following format may be used for a joint motion:
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A notice of trial need not be served when both parties agree on a trial date and waive notice, or when the judge deems it proper; the judge may then set the trial by written or oral order or joint motion.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
This should be emailed directly to the Law Clerk, copying all counsel.
Summary: The Settlement Conference position paper or quantum memorandum must be emailed directly to the law clerk, with all counsel copied.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Personal service ?
The Court certifies that a copy of this Order has been served upon counsel of record and/or parties by hand delivery or by mail.
Summary: A copy of the jury cash deposit order was served on counsel of record and/or parties by hand delivery or mail.
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Civil cases
The Court certifies that a copy of this Order has been served upon counsel of record and/or parties by hand delivery or by mail.
Summary: The Court certifies service of the Jury Cash Deposit Order on counsel and/or parties by hand delivery or mail.
What service or proof of service rules apply in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans?
Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. All pleadings in Small Claims cases must be served in accordance with the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure.
Judge LaKeisha N. Jefferson: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. A copy of the affidavit must be sent to the other party and, when applicable, the hearing officer or court before the specified conference or hearing, using the number of days entered in the form.
Judge Ellen M. Hazeur: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. The personal-service return may be completed the same day.
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What rule applies to court service for all parties in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans?
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: court service, recipient: all parties, timing: 5 court days before hearing. In other cases, five judicial days must elapse between notice of trial and trial, with notice served through the Constable or by court order unless law provides otherwise. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
What rule applies to service for notice in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans?
Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail, recipient: all parties. For unrepresented litigants, notices must be mailed to the address in the pleadings; if no address is provided, posting the trial notice on the bulletin board constitutes adequate notice. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Elroy A. James: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. When no notice period is otherwise specified, 48 hours must be allowed. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
What rule applies to personal service in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans?
Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: personal service, timing: 24 hours after service. A constable must return served papers within 24 hours and place the return in the record before trial. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Ellen M. Hazeur: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: personal service. The sheriff's return form permits personal service of a copy in person. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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What rule applies to service for discovery materials in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans?
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Certain discovery materials must be served on opposing counsel or parties but generally are not filed unless a judge orders filing; the serving party must retain the original. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
What rule applies to service for motion to set for trial in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans?
Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail, recipient: all parties, timing: before filing. A copy of the motion must be mailed to all counsel of record before it is submitted to the court. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Monique E. Barial: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail, recipient: the opposing party, timing: before filing. Before submitting the motion to set the case for trial, the mover must mail a copy to all counsel of record. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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