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Motion for Summary Judgment and Motion for Default Judgment

Motions for Summary Judgment Per Local Rule 7056-1:

  • Motions for Summary Judgment do not require a Form 20 Notice
  • Motions for Summary Judgment do require a Brief in support.
  • After the Motion is filed, the Court will set a 14 day deadline for the filing of a Response Brief
  • Once a Response is filed, the Court will set a 14 day deadline for the filing of a Reply
  • Once the Reply deadline expires, the documents will be sent to the Judge’s chambers.
  • Unless a hearing is requested by a party, a hearing shall be deemed waived.

 

How to file a Motion for Summary Judgment:

  • 1.   Select Adversary

  • 2.   Select Motions

  • 3.   Message displays NOTE: Enter an Adversary Case Number.

  • 4.   Type correct adversary case number to match the document you are filing.

  • 5.   Select Document Event: Summary Judgment.

  • 6.   Check if joint filing with other atty only if another attorney has signed the document if not, select next.

  • 7.   Select Party Filer. Party filer not listed, Add/Create New Party.

  • 8.   Browse, VERIFY and attach the Motion (pdf file.) Attach supporting documents, if applicable.

  • 9.   Check the appropriate box regarding your Certificate of Service.

  • 10.  Modify text, if applicable, such as: Title of document and/or Pertinent information - names, titles, property, etc.

  • 11.  Warning!! Verify filing entry is correct before submitting the "Final Docket Text."

  • 12.  Save the Notice of Electronic Filing.

 

Motion for Default Judgment

  • Once a party is in default and a Request for Entry of Default by the Clerk has been filed, a default judgment pursuant to Rule 55(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure may be requested by filing a Motion for Default with a Notice of Motion Form 20A.

 

How to file a Motion for Default Judgment:

  • 1.   Select Adversary

  • 2.   Select Motions

  • 3.   Message displays NOTE: Enter an Adversary Case Number.

  • 4.   Type correct adversary case number to match the document you are filing.

  • 5.   Select Document Event: Default Judgment.

  • 6.   Check if joint filing with other attorney only if another attorney has signed the document if not, select next.

  • 7.   Select Party Filer. Party filer not listed, Add/Create New Party.

  • 8.   Browse, VERIFY and attach the Motion (pdf file.) Attach supporting documents, if applicable

  • 9.   Message displays NEXT docket a Notice of Motion/Hearing Set using Form 20A

  • 10. Check the appropriate box regarding your Certificate of Service.

  • 11.  Modify text, if applicable, such as: Title of document and/or Pertinent information - names, titles, property, etc.

  • 12.  Warning!! Verify filing entry is correct before submitting the "Final Docket Text."

  • 13.  Save the Notice of Electronic Filing