Local Rule L.B.R. 7016-1: Pretrial Procedures

L.B.R. 7016-1 Pretrial Procedures.

(a) Joint Pretrial Order.

Unless otherwise directed by the Presiding Judge, a joint pretrial order shall be uploaded to the Presiding Judge at least 7 days prior to trial docket call. All attorneys are responsible for preparing the pretrial order, which shall contain the following:

(1) a summary of the claims and defenses of each party;

(2) a statement of stipulated facts;

(3) a list of contested issues of fact;

(4) a list of contested issues of law;

(5) an estimate of the length of trial;

(6) a list of any additional matters that might aid in the disposition of the case; and

(7) the signature of each attorney.

(b) Proposed Findings and Conclusions.

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be filed at least 7 days prior to trial docket call, and shall be emailed to the Presiding Judge's courtroom deputy in word processing format upon filing with the court.

(c) Conflict between Scheduling Order and Local Rule.

In any conflict between a scheduling order entered in an adversary proceeding and these Local Bankruptcy Rules, the scheduling order controls.