Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee Courtesy Copy Requirements

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The motion proponent must deliver copies of all briefs and memoranda to the judge or courtroom clerk at least five days before argument.

Counsel for the proponent of the motion must deliver a copy of all briefs and memoranda to the Judge or the courtroom clerk at least five (5) days before the motion is argued

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Counsel for the responding party or parties must deliver copies of all responsive briefs and memoranda to the judge or courtroom clerk at least two days before argument.

counsel for the responding party or parties must deliver a copy of all responsive briefs and memoranda to the Judge or the courtroom clerk at least two (2) days before the motion is argued

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Moving papers must be filed with the Clerk and copies delivered to the Judge or Courtroom Clerk at least seven days before argument, while responsive copies must be delivered at least four days before argument.

Moving counsel or party must file all memorandum briefs and supporting documents with the Clerk and must deliver a copy of all briefs and memoranda to the Judge or the Courtroom Clerk at least seven (7) days before the motion is argued; and the responding counsel or party or parties must deliver a copy of all responsive briefs and memoranda to the Judge or the Courtroom Clerk at least four (4) days before the motion is argued, to give the Judge a reasonable opportunity to read the briefs before the hearing. Failure to follow the above requirements may result in the motion not being heard.

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Proponents of motions for summary judgment or to dismiss must file the motion, memorandum brief, affidavits, and supporting documents with the Clerk at least forty-five (45) days before the hearing, and deliver the brief and supporting materials to the Judge or Courtroom Clerk.

All motions for summary judgment and to dismiss shall be filed with the Clerk at least forty-five (45) days before the motion is heard, along with the proponent's memorandum brief and any affidavits and supporting documents. The proponent must also deliver a copy of the memorandum brief to the Judge or the Courtroom Clerk (with a copy of any affidavits and supporting documents).

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The responding party must deliver one copy of all responsive briefs and memoranda to the Judge or Courtroom Clerk at least four days before argument.

the responding counsel or party or parties must deliver a copy of all responsive briefs and memoranda to the Judge or the Courtroom Clerk at least four (4) days before the motion is argued

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Respondent’s counsel must file a memorandum brief with the Clerk and deliver it, with copies of any affidavits and supporting documents, to the Judge or Courtroom Clerk at least fifteen (15) days before the motion hearing.

Counsel for the respondent must file a memorandum brief with the Clerk and deliver a copy to the Judge or the Courtroom Clerk (with a copy of any affidavits and supporting documents) at least fifteen (15) days before the motion is set to be heard.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING

Respondent’s counsel must file a memorandum brief with the Clerk and provide the Judge or courtroom clerk supporting copies at least ten (10) days before the motion is heard.

Counsel for the respondent must file a memorandum brief with the Clerk and deliver a copy to the Judge or the courtroom clerk (with a copy of any affidavits and supporting documents) at least ten (10) days before the motion is heard.

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One courtesy copy of the written notice must be delivered to the assigned judge.

A Courtesy copy of the written notice shall be delivered to the assigned Judge.

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A Courtesy copy of the written notice shall be delivered to the assigned Judge.

Summary: One courtesy copy of the written notice must be delivered to the assigned judge.

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Counsel for the respondent must file a memorandum brief with the Clerk and deliver a copy to the Judge or the Courtroom Clerk (with a copy of any affidavits and supporting documents) at least fifteen (15) days before the motion is set to be heard.

Summary: Respondent’s counsel must file a memorandum brief with the Clerk and deliver it, with copies of affidavits and supporting documents, to the Judge or Courtroom Clerk at least fifteen (15) days before the motion hearing.

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Moving counsel or party must file all memorandum briefs and supporting documents with the Clerk and must deliver a copy of all briefs and memoranda to the Judge or the Courtroom Clerk at least fourteen (14) seven (7) days before the motion is argued

Summary: The moving party must deliver one copy of all briefs and memoranda to the Judge or Courtroom Clerk at least seven days before argument.

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The proponent must also deliver a copy of the memorandum brief to the Judge or the Courtroom Clerk (with a copy of any affidavits and supporting documents).

Summary: The proponent must deliver one copy of the memorandum brief and supporting materials to the Judge or Courtroom Clerk.

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The proponent must also deliver a copy of the memorandum brief to the Judge or the courtroom clerk (with a copy of any affidavits and supporting documents).

Summary: The proponent must deliver one copy of the memorandum brief and supporting documents to the judge or courtroom clerk.