Local Rule Rule 39.1: Preparations for Trial

Rule 39.1 Preparations for Trial

(a) In General.

Seven days preceding the first day of the session during which a civil action is set for trial, all parties shall file with the clerk:

(1) A concise memorandum of authorities on all anticipated evidentiary questions and on all contested issues of law, and

(2) Motions relating to the admissibility of evidence; however, no party shall be required to file a written response to a motion relating to the admissibility of evidence that is filed after the final pretrial conference has taken place.

(b) Exhibits.

(1) All exhibits shall be pre-marked with stickers with the sequential numbers listed in the pretrial order. Each exhibit at trial shall include the case number of the action on the exhibit sticker and a party designation where there are different plaintiffs and defendants introducing exhibits.

(2) Copies of all exhibits, properly bound, shall be provided to the court at the beginning of the trial.

(3) The original of each exhibit shall bear a sticker. After receipt into evidence, each original exhibit shall remain in the custody of the courtroom deputy, except when being used by a witness or viewed by the jury.

(4) Each copy of any exhibit shall bear the photostatic image of the sticker or a typed or printed reproduction thereof.

(5) The parties are encouraged to provide one or more copies of exhibits for use by the jury.

(6) Upon presentation of an exhibit to a witness, the party shall announce to the court the exhibit number. The exhibit shall not be handed to the opposing party. Should the opposing party contend that a copy has not been provided or that the exhibit has been lost or misplaced, the opposing party shall bring the issue to the attention of the court.

(c) Related Rules.

The parties shall comply, as provided therein, with Local Civil Rules 16.1, 47.1(b), and 51.1 (or Local Civil Rule 52.1 in non-jury cases).