Judge Richard Seeborg
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
All filings
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • At Least 5 Days Before Trial
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • At Least Five Days Before Trial
Binding: Three Ring Binder
Electronically Filed Document
- 0 copies • Upon Filing
Communication
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
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Each exhibit shall be premarked for identification.
Summary: Each exhibit must be premarked for identification.
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
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the parties shall file and serve a Joint Pretrial Statement and Proposed Order containing the following information: 1. Substance of the Action. A brief description of the parties, the substance of claims and defenses that remain to be decided, and the operative pleadings that raise the issues; 2. Relief Prayed. A detailed statement of all relief claimed, particularly itemizing all elements of damages claimed; 3. Undisputed Facts. A plain and concise statement of all relevant facts to which the parties will stipulate for incorporation into the trial record without the necessity of supporting testimony or exhibits. The parties shall exercise good faith in stipulating to facts that are not reasonably disputable; 4. Disputed Factual Issues. A plain and concise list of the issues of fact that are contested and remain to be litigated at trial; 5. Agreed Statement. A statement assessing whether all or part of the action may be presented upon an agreed statement of facts; 6. Stipulations. A statement of proposed stipulations or agreements that will expedite the presentation of evidence; 7. Witnesses to be Called. A list of all witnesses likely to be called at trial, other than solely for impeachment or rebuttal, together with a brief statement following each name describing the substance of the testimony to be given. No party shall be permitted to call any witness in its case in chief who is not disclosed in its pretrial statement without leave of court for good cause; 8. Exhibits, Schedules and Summaries. A list of all documents and other items to be offered as exhibits at the trial, other than solely for impeachment or rebuttal, with a brief statement following each, describing its substance or purpose and the identity of the sponsoring witness; 9. Disputed Legal Issues. Without extended legal argument, a concise statement of each disputed point of law concerning liability or relief, citing supporting statutes and decisions; 10. Pending Motions or Matters. A statement of any motions or matters that must be resolved prior to trial; 11. Bifurcation, Separate Trial of Issues. A statement of whether bifurcation or a separate trial of specific issues is feasible and desired; 12. Estimate of Trial Time. An estimate of the number of hours or days needed for the trial; and, 13. Miscellaneous. Any other matters that will facilitate the just, speedy and efficient determination of the action.
Summary: Joint Pretrial Statement must contain 13 specified items including substance, relief, undisputed facts, disputed facts, witnesses, exhibits, legal issues, etc., and must include a proposed order.
Document Type
Pretrial Statement
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The Joint Pretrial Statement and Order described above shall recite, directly above the signature lines of each party, the following: The foregoing admissions having been made by the parties, and the parties having specified the foregoing issues of fact and law remaining to be litigated, this order shall supplement the pleadings and govern the course of trial of this cause, unless modified to prevent manifest injustice.
Summary: Joint Pretrial Statement and Order must include specific language above signature lines.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Statement
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the parties shall meet and confer and submit jointly an agreed set of instructions, using the Model Jury Instructions of the Ninth Circuit where appropriate. In the event the parties are unable to agree to the language of a particular instruction, the objecting party shall submit a written objection or an alternative proposed instruction placed in sequence immediately following the disputed instruction. The joint set of jury instructions shall be submitted in hard copy as well as in word processing format via email to RSpo@cand.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Jury instructions must be jointly submitted in hard copy and via email, using Ninth Circuit model instructions, with objections placed after disputed instructions.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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The Joint Pretrial Statement and Order described above shall recite, directly above the signature lines of each party, the following: The foregoing admissions having been made by the parties, and the parties having specified the foregoing issues of fact and law remaining to be tried
Summary: Joint Pretrial Statement and Order must include specific recital above signature lines.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Statement
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A copy of the designated deposition testimony with page and line references, or the interrogatory response or admission shall be provided.
Summary: Deposition designations must include a copy with page and line references.
Document Type
Deposition Designation
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The findings of fact shall set forth in simple declarative sentences, separately numbered, all factual contentions relied upon by the party in support of its claims for relief or defenses and shall be free of pejorative language and argument. Conclusions of law shall be supported by appropriate citation to legal authority.
Summary: Proposed findings must be in simple declarative sentences, separately numbered, free of pejorative language; conclusions must cite legal authority.
Document Type
Proposed Findings Conclusions
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed findings must be submitted in hard copy and via email to chambers.
The proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be submitted in hard copy as well as in word processing format via email to RSpo@cand.uscourts.gov.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Parties must file and serve the Joint Pretrial Statement and Proposed Order at least 10 days before the Pretrial Conference.
At least ten (10) days before the Pretrial Conference, unless otherwise ordered, the parties shall file and serve a Joint Pretrial Statement and Proposed Order
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Motions in limine must be filed at least 10 days before final Pretrial Conference.
Unless otherwise ordered, the parties shall file and serve any motions in limine at least ten (10) days before the final Pretrial Conference
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Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 3 days before final Pretrial Conference.
and any oppositions thereto at least three (3) days before the final Pretrial Conference.
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Joint Pretrial Statement and Proposed Order must be filed at least 10 days before the Pretrial Conference.
At least ten days before the Pretrial Conference, unless otherwise ordered, the parties shall file and serve a Joint Pretrial Statement and Proposed Order
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Page 1 | B. Joint Pretrial Statement and Order
Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 3 days before the final pretrial conference.
Any oppositions thereto shall be filed and served at least three days before the final Pretrial Conference.
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Parties must file and serve deposition designations at least 5 days before trial.
Unless otherwise ordered, at least five days before the commencement of trial, the parties shall file and serve any excerpts of deposition testimony or other discovery to be offered at trial, other than solely for impeachment or rebuttal.
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Parties must exchange trial exhibits at least 10 days before the final pretrial conference.
At least 10 days before the final Pretrial Conference, the parties shall exchange copies of all exhibits, summaries, charts, and diagrams to be used at trial other than solely for impeachment or rebuttal.
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Motions in limine must be filed at least 10 days before the final pretrial conference.
any party believing motions in limine to be necessary shall file and serve any such motions at least ten days before the final Pretrial Conference.
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Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be filed at least 5 days before the pretrial conference.
At least five days prior to the pretrial conference, each party shall file and serve proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
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Trial briefs, if filed, must be filed at least 5 days before trial.
Trial briefs are optional, but any party wishing to file a trial brief must do so not less than five days prior to the commencement of trial.
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Objections and counter-designations to deposition testimony must be filed before trial.
Any objections to the use of designated excerpts and any counter-designations of deposition testimony shall be filed and served prior to the commencement of trial.
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Deposition and discovery designations must be filed at least 5 days before trial.
Unless otherwise ordered, at least five (5) days before the commencement of trial, the parties shall file and serve any excerpts of deposition testimony or other discovery to be offered at trial, other than solely for impeachment or rebuttal.
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Jury voir dire questions, proposed jury instructions, and proposed jury verdict forms must be filed at least 5 days before pretrial conference.
Unless otherwise ordered, at least five (5) days prior to the pretrial conference, the parties shall file and serve: (1) Jury Voir Dire Questions; (2) Proposed Jury Instructions; and (3) Proposed Jury Verdict Forms.
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Parties must arrange for daily transcript or realtime reporting at least 14 days before trial.
Should a daily transcript and/or realtime reporting be desired, the parties shall make arrangements with the Court Reporter Supervisor at (415) 522-2079 at least 14 calendar days prior to the trial date.
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Trial briefs are optional; if filed, must be filed at least 5 days before trial.
Trial briefs are optional, but any party wishing to file a trial brief must do so not less than five (5) days prior to the commencement of trial.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Parties must deliver one set of pre-marked exhibits in a three-ring binder to the courtroom deputy at least five days before trial.
Unless otherwise ordered, at least five days prior to the commencement of trial the parties shall deliver one (1) set of all pre-marked exhibits contained in a three-ring binder to the judge’s courtroom deputy.
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Parties must deliver one set of pre-marked exhibits in three-ring binders to courtroom deputy at least 5 days before trial.
Unless otherwise ordered, at least five (5) days prior to the commencement of trial the parties shall deliver one (1) set of all pre-marked exhibits contained in three ring binders to the judge’s courtroom deputy.
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No courtesy copies required for electronically-filed documents.
The parties do not need to submit chambers copies for electronically-filed documents.
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Page 1 | STANDING ORDER RE: INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Sealing requests for information related to public health/safety hazards will only be granted for the most compelling reasons.
In addition to the requirements of Civil Local Rule 79-5, only for the most compelling reasons will the Court grant a sealing request covering information that relates to potential hazards to the health, safety, or well-being of the public.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Motions in limine are deemed submitted without oral argument unless the court orders otherwise.
Unless otherwise ordered, these motions will be deemed submitted without oral argument.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Scheduling questions should be directed to the courtroom deputy at 415-522-2123.
All scheduling questions should be addressed to Judge Seeborg’s courtroom deputy at 415/522-2123.
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Parties must arrange for daily transcript/realtime reporting at least 14 calendar days before trial by calling the Court Reporter Supervisor.
Should a daily transcript and/or realtime reporting be desired, the parties shall make arrangements with the Court Reporter Supervisor at (415) 522-2079 at least 14 calendar days prior to the trial date.
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