Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Communication
Chambers
Page & Word Limits3 rules
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The opposing party must file a response to the motion, no longer than five (5) pages, within five (5) business days of service of the discovery motion.
Summary: Opposition to discovery motion limited to 5 pages, due within 5 business days.
Opposition
5 pages
Applies to: Attorney
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All discovery motions shall be no longer than five (5) pages.
Summary: Discovery motions limited to 5 pages.
Discovery Motion
5 pages
Applies to: Attorney
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No reply shall be permitted.
Summary: No reply briefs permitted for discovery motions.
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Document Filing Requirements2 rules
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The movant shall include in the motion a certificate of good faith that complies with Local Rule 7.1(a)(3). See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(a)(3).
Summary: Motion must include certificate of good faith conference per Local Rule 7.1(a)(3).
Document Type
Discovery Motion
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The parties shall not make nonspecific, boilerplate objections. See, e.g., S.D. Fla. L.R. 26.1(e)(2)(A) (“Where an objection is made to any interrogatory or subpart thereof or to any production request under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure
Summary: Boilerplate or general objections are prohibited.
Document Type
Discovery Objection
Filing & Service rules
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Parties must have good faith in-person, phone, or video conference before filing discovery motions.
If a discovery dispute arises, the parties must actually speak to one another, either in person, via telephone, or via Zoom (or equivalent conferencing/communication platform) to resolve their discovery disputes before seeking court intervention. E-mail correspondence alone does not constitute a sufficient conferral.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Chambers communications about discovery must be by email with all counsel copied; no arguments allowed.
All such communications with chambers regarding discovery matters must be by email, and all counsel of record must be copied on the email. No argument or background about the dispute is permitted by email.
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