Judge Monica Cary
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Document Filing Requirements1 rule
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A party requesting oral argument should note the motion under applicable court rules and place “Oral Argument Requested” in the upper-right corner.
If a party would like to request oral argument, the motion should be noted pursuant to the applicable court rules, simply noting in the upper right-hand corner "Oral Argument Requested."
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Submit all pretrial materials to Judge Cary through e-working copies, such as KCMS.
All submissions should be made to Judge Cary via e-working copies (i.e. KCMS).
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Provide deposition designations and objections to the Court with other pretrial materials at least seven days before trial.
Deposition designations and objections shall be provided to the Court at least 7 days prior to trial, along with other pre-trial materials.
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In civil cases, the parties and counsel must jointly complete the Witness Examination Time Form and submit it with pretrial memoranda 14 court days before trial.
In civil cases, Judge Cary requires all parties and counsel to work together to complete the Witness Examination Time Form, and that form must be submitted together with other pre-trial memoranda 14 court days prior to trial.
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Schedule a requested hearing at least two months before the requested hearing date.
Please call or email to schedule your hearing at least 2 months prior to the hearing date you would like to request.
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Trial memoranda, proposed jury instructions, and other trial submissions are due no later than seven court days before trial.
All trial memoranda, proposed jury instructions, and other trial submissions are due no later than 7 court days prior to trial.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The court considers oral argument after reviewing the moving papers, responses, and replies; if appropriate, the bailiff contacts the parties to schedule it.
After Judge Cary has reviewed all briefing (moving papers, responses, and replies), if the Court determines oral argument is appropriate, the bailiff will contact the parties and set a mutually acceptable time for oral argument to be presented.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Do not email Judge Cary directly; send all correspondence through her bailiff.
Do not email Judge Cary directly. All correspondence must go through her bailiff.
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To schedule a dispositive motion, email the bailiff; if you cannot email, call the listed number.
If you are setting a dispositive motion, you must e-mail Judge Cary’s bailiff and schedule time on her calendar. If you do not have access to e-mail, please call the above number.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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