All local rules for N.D. Tex., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Judge Lindsay allows attorneys to talk with his law clerks, secretary, and courtroom deputy regarding the procedural matters. Please do not call the judge's staff to inquire about substantive aspects of a specific case. Attorneys may request to talk with Judge Lindsay with both parties present.
Unless another local civil rule provides otherwise, a brief must not exceed 25 pages (excluding the table of contents and table of authorities). A reply brief must not exceed 10 pages. Permission to file a brief in excess of these page limitations will be granted by the presiding judge only for extraordinary and compelling reasons. N.D. Tex. LR 7.2(c) ↗
Unless another local civil rule provides otherwise, a brief must not exceed 25 pages (excluding the table of contents and table of authorities). N.D. Tex. LR 7.2(c) ↗
A reply brief must not exceed 10 pages. N.D. Tex. LR 7.2(c) ↗
(e) Time for Response and Brief. A response and brief to an opposed motion must be filed within 21 days from the date the motion is filed. (f) Time for Reply Briefs. Unless otherwise directed by the presiding judge, a party who has filed an opposed motion may file a reply brief within 14 days from the date the response is filed. N.D. Tex. LR 7.1(e)–(f) ↗
Unless otherwise directed by the presiding judge, oral argument on a motion will not be held. N.D. Tex. LR 7.1(g) ↗
In criminal cases, if a main document has more than three attachments or exhibits a timely courtesy copy must be mailed or delivered. Further, if the main document or attachment is more than 25 pages, a timely courtesy copy must be mailed or delivered.
Except for an opposed motion that is submitted on paper, each motion must be accompanied by a proposed order that is set forth separately. An agreed proposed order must be signed by the attorneys or parties. N.D. Tex. LR 7.1(c) ↗
All proposed orders should be e-mailed in "Word" format to Lindsay_Orders@txnd.uscourts.gov.
Unless otherwise directed by the presiding judge, oral argument on a motion will not be held. N.D. Tex. LR 7.1(g) ↗
In most circumstances, Judge Lindsay makes a ruling based upon briefs; however, oral argument may be set by the court in response to a specific request or sua sponte to clarify issues of concern to the court.
Judge Lindsay follows the Local Rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure regarding motions for continuance.
All motions for summary judgment shall be filed not later than 14 days after the discovery deadline. Source ↗