Local Rule LBR 7037-1: Discovery Motions
Bankr. D.N.H. — Civil rule
LBR 7037-1 Discovery Motions
(a) A motion filed under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 26 through 37 concerning a discovery dispute must state that:
(1) After consultation in person, by telephone or by email, and after good faith attempts to resolve the dispute the parties are unable to reach an agreement; or
(2) Movant's attempts to engage in such a consultation were unsuccessful.
If a consultation has occurred, the motion must state the consultation's date, time and place as well as the names of the participants. If movant attempted unsuccessfully to have a consultation, the motion must describe in detail movant's efforts.
(b) A motion to compel discovery responses must attach a copy of the discovery request and any response. If the motion fails to attach the request and response, the court may deny the motion without a hearing.