Local Rule 7.1.5: Reargument

RULE 7.1.5. Reargument.

(a) Motions for reargument shall be sparingly granted. If a party chooses to file a motion for reargument, said motion shall be filed within 14 days after the Court issues its opinion or decision, with the exception of motions filed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(e), which shall be filed in accordance with the time limits set forth in Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(e). The motion shall briefly and distinctly state the grounds there for. Within 14 days after filing of such motion, the opposing party may file a brief answer to each ground asserted in the motion. Motions for reargument and any answers thereto shall not exceed 10 pages. The Court will determine from the motion and answer whether reargument will be granted.

(b) Motions for reargument on a ruling made by a Magistrate Judge pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 72 are not permitted. A party seeking review of an order, decision or recommendation disposition issued by a Magistrate Judge pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 72 shall be limited to the filing of objections permitted under Fed. R. Civ. P. 72 and D. Del. LR 72(b). In conformance with D. Del. LR 72(b), a party filing such objections shall identify the appropriate standard of review in presenting such objections.

(c) Bankruptcy appeals shall be exempt from the requirements of this Rule, and shall instead conform to the requirements of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Part VIII of the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.