PA-ED — Motion Practice

PA-ED is a submission court with a formal motion track and no district-wide letter-brief track.

Mechanics

• Motion (Rule 7.1(a)): Every motion is accompanied by a form of order which, if approved, would grant the relief sought. Every response in opposition is also accompanied by a form of order.
• Uncontested motion (Rule 7.1(b)): Accompanied by a certificate of counsel that the motion is uncontested.
• Opposition (Rule 7.1(c)): Brief in opposition (with answer or other appropriate response) within 14 days after service of the motion and supporting brief. *'In the absence of a timely response, the motion may be granted as uncontested except as provided under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56.'* A party who intends to amend pursuant to FRCP 15 shall file a notice of intent to do so within the 14-day limit.
• Reply: No district reply deadline rule — per assigned judge's standing order.
• Service statement (Rule 7.1(d)): Every motion not certified as uncontested shall be accompanied by a written statement as to the date and manner of service of the motion and supporting brief.
• Post-trial motions (Rule 7.1(e)): Within 14 days after filing, the movant must order a transcript or file a verified motion showing good cause to be excused.
• Oral argument (Rule 7.1(f)): *'Any interested party may request oral argument on a motion. The court may dispose of a motion without oral argument.'*
• Reconsideration (Rule 7.1(g)): Within 14 days after entry of the order.
• Sealed motions: See §2 Filing & Service.
• Length limits: Judge-specific (see §1 Formatting & Page Limits).

For the rule, see the E.D. Pa. Local Civil Rule 7.1.