Local Rule 9013-5: MEMORANDA OF LAW

RULE 9013-5. MEMORANDA OF LAW.

(a) Memoranda of Law Generally Required. A motion and supporting memorandum of law may be filed as a single document provided the movant includes both items in the caption and docket entry.

(b) Form of, and Filing Deadlines for, Memoranda of Law. Each memorandum of law filed in this Court must (1) be succinct, (2) not exceed 15 pages in length without prior leave of the Court, (3) include a concise statement in support of each argument with relevant citations, and (4) be either a part of, or an attachment to, a motion. A party filing a memorandum of law in opposition to a motion must file it within 14 days after service of the motion, unless a different response time is permitted by the Bankruptcy Rules, these Rules, or Court order. If time permits, the movant may file a reply provided it is filed within seven days after service of the memorandum of law opposing the motion, and at least three days before the date set for the hearing; a reply memorandum of law may not exceed five pages in length without prior leave of the Court. A sur-reply memorandum of law, if necessary, may be filed in response to the reply, provided it is filed no later than noon on the last business day prior to the date set for the hearing; a sur-reply memorandum of law may not exceed three pages in length without prior leave of the Court. If a memorandum of law contains a citation not generally available on Westlaw or Lexis, the citing party must provide a copy of the cited material to opposing parties and the Court. See Local Rule 7056-2(a).