Local Rule 7.06: Responses to Motions

7.06: Responses to Motions. Any memorandum or response of an opposing party must be filed with the court within fourteen (14) days of the service of the motion unless the court imposes a different deadline. If no memorandum in opposition is filed within fourteen (14) days of the date of service, the court will decide the matter on the record and such oral argument as the movant may be permitted to offer, if any.

Any response supported by discovery material shall specify with particularity the portion of the discovery material relied upon in support of counsel's position, summarize the material in support of counsel's position, and attach relevant portions of the discovery material or deposition. See Local Civ. Rule 5.01 (D.S.C.).

Each response to a motion to compel discovery shall include a statement explaining why the discovery should not be had in the context of that action. Legal authorities need not be included in the statement unless unusual legal issues are present or a privilege has been asserted.