Local Rule 7.04: Supporting Memoranda

7.04: Supporting Memoranda. All motions made other than in a hearing or trial or to compel discovery shall be timely filed with an accompanying supporting memorandum that shall be filed and made part of the public record. However, unless otherwise directed by the court, a supporting memorandum is not required if a full explanation of the motion as set forth in Local Civ. Rule 7.05 (D.S.C.) is contained within the motion and a memorandum would serve no useful purpose. Where appropriate, motions shall be accompanied by affidavits or other supporting documents.

Any motion to compel discovery shall set forth the grounds for the motion, including a statement explaining why the discovery should be had within the context of the action (where the motion challenges objections) or the relevant dates of service and facts demonstrating noncompliance or supporting a challenge to the sufficiency of the response. Legal authorities need not be included in the statement unless unusual legal issues are present or a privilege has been asserted. Relevant portions of the discovery material shall be filed with the motion. See Local Civ. Rules 5.01, 37 (D.S.C.).