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Senior Judge

Judge David C. Guaderrama

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Western District of Texas
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Document Format Requirements2 rules

Formatting

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The opposing party's Response to Proposed Undisputed Facts must be prepared in a three-column format, and track the movant's Proposed Undisputed Facts exactly as prepared by that party. The first column must restate the allegedly undisputed fact verbatim. The second column must state whether each numbered fact in the first column is undisputed or disputed. If a proposed undisputed fact is disputed, the third column must cite evidence supporting the assertion that there is a genuine issue for trial regarding the proposed undisputed fact, or provide a specific evidentiary objection to the evidence on which the movant relies in support of the proposed undisputed fact.

Summary: Response to Proposed Undisputed Facts must be in a three-column format: verbatim fact, undisputed/disputed status, and evidence or objection if disputed.

Formatting

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The Proposed Undisputed Facts shall be prepared in a two-column format. The left column shall set forth the allegedly undisputed fact. The right column shall set forth the evidence that supports the factual statement. The factual statements should be set forth in sequentially numbered paragraphs. Each paragraph should contain a narrowly focused statement of fact. Each numbered paragraph should address a single subject as concisely as possible.

Summary: Proposed Undisputed Facts must be in a two-column format with numbered paragraphs, each addressing a single subject.

Document Filing Requirements6 rules

Filing Requirements

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There shall be annexed to a motion for summary judgment a document entitled 'Proposed Undisputed Facts,' which sets forth in separately numbered paragraphs a concise statement of each material fact as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. All material facts set forth in said statement will be deemed admitted unless controverted by the statement required to be filed and served by the opposing party in accordance with Section A(5) of this Standing Order.

Summary: Summary judgment motions must include a Proposed Undisputed Facts document; facts are deemed admitted if not controverted.

Document Type

Motion For Summary Judgment

Content & Formatting
Statement Of Facts
Filing Requirements

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There shall be annexed to a response to a motion for summary judgment a document entitled 'Response to Proposed Undisputed Facts.' The opposing party's Response to Proposed Undisputed Facts must be prepared in a three-column format, and track the movant's Proposed Undisputed Facts exactly as prepared by that party. The first column must restate the allegedly undisputed fact verbatim. The second column must state whether each numbered fact in the first column is undisputed or disputed. If a proposed undisputed fact is disputed, the third column must cite evidence supporting the assertion that there is a genuine issue for trial regarding the proposed undisputed fact, or provide a specific evidentiary objection to the evidence on which the movant relies in support of the proposed undisputed fact.

Summary: Responses to summary judgment must include a Response to Proposed Undisputed Facts in a three-column format tracking the movant's facts.

Document Type

Response To Summary Judgment

Content & Formatting
Statement Of Facts
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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If defendant(s) filed an answer in state court, defendant(s) SHALL replead by separately filing an answer that conforms to the requirements ofFederal Rules of Civil Procedure 8,9, and 12. Defendant(s)SHALL replead within twenty-one(21)days ofthe date plaintiff(s) file their complaint.

Summary: Defendants must replead within 21 days of plaintiffs filing complaint, conforming to FRCP 8, 9, and 12

Document Type

Answer

Content & Formatting
Caption
Case Number
Judge Name
Statement Of Facts
Standing-Order-to-Replead-in-Removal-Cases-061621 · Jun 2021 · p. 1
|SecSTANDING ORDER TO REFLEAD IN REMOVAL CASES
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Plaintiff(s) SHALL replead vdthm fourteen(14)calendar days ofthe expiration ofthe thirty-day deadline to file a motion to remand pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c) or vvithin fourteen days ofthe Court's order denying a motion to remand.

Summary: Plaintiffs must replead within 14 days after remand deadline expires or remand is denied

Document Type

Complaint

Content & Formatting
Caption
Case Number
Judge Name
Statement Of Facts
Standing-Order-to-Replead-in-Removal-Cases-061621 · Jun 2021 · p. 1
|SecSTANDING ORDER TO REFLEAD IN REMOVAL CASES
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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If defendant(s) filed an answer in state court, defendant(s) SHALL replead by separately filing an answer that conforms to the requirements of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 8, 9, and 12. Defendant(s) SHALL replead within twenty-one (21) days of the date plaintiff(s) file their complaint.

Summary: Defendants in removed cases who filed an answer in state court must replead by filing an answer conforming to FRCP 8, 9, and 12 within 21 days of plaintiff's complaint filing.

Document Type

Answer

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Standing-Order-to-Replead-in-Removal-Cases-061621 · Jun 2021 · p. 1
|SecSTANDING ORDER TO REFLEAD IN REMOVAL CASES
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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IT IS ORDERED that in all removed cases, plaintiff(s) SHALL replead by separately filing a complaint that conforms to the requirements of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 8 and 9. Plaintiff(s) SHALL replead within fourteen (14) calendar days of the expiration of the thirty-day deadline to file a motion to remand pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c) or within fourteen days of the Court's order denying a motion to remand.

Summary: Plaintiffs in removed cases must replead by filing a complaint conforming to FRCP 8 and 9 within 14 days of the remand deadline expiration or denial of remand motion.

Document Type

Complaint

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Standing-Order-to-Replead-in-Removal-Cases-061621 · Jun 2021 · p. 1
|SecSTANDING ORDER TO REFLEAD IN REMOVAL CASES

Filing & Service rules

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Only one summary judgment motion per party is allowed without court leave.

No party may file more than one motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, regardless of whether such motion is denominated as a partial motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication, without leave from the Court.

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Page 1 | A. Motions for Summary Judgment

Before filing a bill of costs motion, parties must review applicable law, submit proposed costs to opposing counsel, meet and confer, and if no agreement, file a motion indicating areas of disagreement; the Court will set a hearing where lead trial counsel must appear.

IT IS ORDERED that before any party files a Motion for Bill of Costs, they should first review the following applicable law. Second, they should submit their proposed bill of costs to opposing counsel for their review in light of the applicable law. Third, if there are any areas of disagreement, the parties shall meet, confer, and be prepared to compromise, making every effort to submit an "agreed" bill of costs to the Court. However, if the parties have a legitimate dispute on which they cannot agree, they shall file a motion—in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54 and Local Court Rule CV-54—indicating their areas of disagreement, and the Court will set a hearing at which time LEAD TRIAL COUNSEL will be ORDERED to appear and explain why they have not been able to resolve their differences.

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Page 1 | STANDING ORDER REGARDING BILL OF COSTS

Summary judgment motions may be filed before the motion cutoff but must comply with Local Rules and this Standing Order.

Parties need not wait until the motion cutoff to bring motions for summary judgment or partial summary judgment. Moreover, the Court expects that the party moving for summary judgment will strictly observe the timing requirements of the Local Rules and this Standing Order.

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Page 1 | A. Motions for Summary Judgment

About Senior United States District Judge David C. Guaderrama

**Senior U.S. District Judge David C. Guaderrama** serves in the Western District of Texas, El Paso Division. No additional biographical information is published on the court website.

**Courthouse:** 525 Magoffin Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: Mr. Roberto Velez, (915) 834-0538 - Court Reporter: Ms. Leticia Perez, (915) 834-0573

Common questions about Judge David C. Guaderrama's rules

Does Judge David C. Guaderrama require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge David C. Guaderrama's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 56. Only one summary judgment motion per party is allowed without court leave.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. Motions for Summary Judgment

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge David C. Guaderrama?

Judge David C. Guaderrama's formatting rule includes two-column format: left column for undisputed fact, right column for supporting evidence, sequentially numbered paragraphs, and each paragraph must address a single subject concisely. Proposed Undisputed Facts must be in a two-column format with numbered paragraphs, each addressing a single subject.

View ruleSource: page 2, section A. Motions for Summary Judgment

What must be included with motion for summary judgment filings before Judge David C. Guaderrama?

The rule requires statement of facts. Summary judgment motions must include a Proposed Undisputed Facts document; facts are deemed admitted if not controverted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. Motions for Summary Judgment

What must be included with response to summary judgment filings before Judge David C. Guaderrama?

The rule requires statement of facts. Responses to summary judgment must include a Response to Proposed Undisputed Facts in a three-column format tracking the movant's facts.

View ruleSource: page 2, section A. Motions for Summary Judgment
Complete rules summary for Judge David C. Guaderrama

Only one summary judgment motion per party is allowed without court leave.

Summary judgment motions may be filed before the motion cutoff but must comply with Local Rules and this Standing Order.

Summary judgment motions must include a Proposed Undisputed Facts document; facts are deemed admitted if not controverted.

Proposed Undisputed Facts must be in a two-column format with numbered paragraphs, each addressing a single subject.

Responses to summary judgment must include a Response to Proposed Undisputed Facts in a three-column format tracking the movant's facts.

Response to Proposed Undisputed Facts must be in a three-column format: verbatim fact, undisputed/disputed status, and evidence or objection if disputed.

Before filing a bill of costs motion, parties must review applicable law, submit proposed costs to opposing counsel, meet and confer, and if no agreement, file a motion indicating areas of disagreement; the Court will set a hearing where lead trial counsel must appear.

Plaintiffs must replead within 14 days after remand deadline expires or remand is denied

Defendants must replead within 21 days of plaintiffs filing complaint, conforming to FRCP 8, 9, and 12

Plaintiffs in removed cases must replead by filing a complaint conforming to FRCP 8 and 9 within 14 days of the remand deadline expiration or denial of remand motion.

Defendants in removed cases who filed an answer in state court must replead by filing an answer conforming to FRCP 8, 9, and 12 within 21 days of plaintiff's complaint filing.

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