Local Rule LR7.1: Motion Practice
E.D. Tenn. — Civil rule
LR7.1 Motion Practice
(a) Briefing Schedule. Unless the Court notifies the parties to the contrary, the briefing schedule for all motions shall be: (1) the opening brief and any accompanying affidavits or other supporting material shall be served and filed with the motion; (2) the answering brief and any accompanying affidavits or other material shall be served and filed no later than 14 days after the service of the opening brief, except that parties shall have 21 days in which to respond to dispositive motions; (3) any reply brief and accompanying material shall be served and filed no later than 7 days after the service of the answering brief. The above briefing schedule may be set aside if ordered by the Court, or if within 14 days after the filing of a motion, a stipulated briefing schedule is approved by the Court.
(b) Brief Format. Briefs shall include a concise statement of the factual and legal grounds which justify the ruling sought from the Court. Briefs shall comply with the format requirements of Local Rule 5.1 and shall not exceed 25 pages in length unless otherwise ordered by the Court. This page limitation shall also apply to all briefs filed in bankruptcy appeals, in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 8010(c).
(c) Reply Briefs. Unless otherwise stated by the Court, reply briefs are not necessary and are not required by the Court. A reply brief shall not be used to reargue the points and authorities included in the opening brief, but shall directly reply to the points and authorities contained in the answering brief.
(d) Supplemental Briefs. No additional briefs, affidavits, or other papers in support of or in opposition to a motion shall be filed without prior approval of the Court, except that a party may file a supplemental brief of no more than 5 pages to call to the Court's attention developments occurring after a party's final brief is filed. Any response to a supplemental brief shall be filed within 7 days after service of the supplemental brief and shall be limited to no more than 5 pages.