All local rules for S.D. Tex., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Silent on district-wide page limits for motions. S.D. Tex. LR 7 (silent) ↗
Silent on district-wide page limits for opposition briefs. S.D. Tex. LR 7.4 (silent) ↗
Silent on district-wide page limits for reply briefs. S.D. Tex. LR 7.4.E (silent) ↗
Without leave of Court, all briefs or memoranda are limited to 25 pages. A moving party may file a brief or memorandum of law in reply to a respondent's brief. Without leave of the court, a reply brief is limited to 15 pages. However, without leave of the Court, no further briefs, including a sur-reply, may be filed.
Without leave of Court, all briefs or memoranda are limited to 25 pages.
A moving party may file a brief or memorandum of law in reply to a respondent's brief. Without leave of the court, a reply brief is limited to 15 pages. However, without leave of the Court, no further briefs, including a sur-reply, may be filed.
Opposed motions will be submitted to the judge 21 days from filing without notice from the clerk and without appearance by counsel. S.D. Tex. LR 7.3 ↗
B. By Order When oral presentation is required by the Court, counsel will be notified by the clerk of a date for oral presentation irrespective of any submission day. S.D. Tex. LR 7.5.B ↗
Opposed motions shall: A. Be in writing; B. Include or be accompanied by authority; C. Be accompanied by a separate proposed order granting the relief requested and setting forth information sufficient to communicate the nature of the relief granted; S.D. Tex. LR 7.1.C ↗
All motions, except those filed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56, must be accompanied by a separate proposed order granting or denying the relief requested.
A. By Request If a party views oral argument as helpful to the Court, the motion or response may include a request for it. If it is granted, the parties will be notified by the clerk. S.D. Tex. LR 7.5.A ↗