Judge Jonathan H. Eisenman
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Document Format Requirements2 rules
To be deemed ready for trial and immediate assignment to a trial court, parties and counsel shall have a three-ring TRIAL BINDER and EXHIBIT BINDER. The parties must have 5 Exhibit Binders and at least 4 Trial Binders.
- Binding
- Three-ring binder
- Trial binder
- Exhibits
parties and counsel shall have a three-ring TRIAL BINDER and EXHIBIT BINDER. The parties must have 5 Exhibit Binders and at least 4 Trial Binders.
- Binding
- Three-ring binder
- Trial binder
- Exhibit binder
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
a. Joint Witness List: i. Brief offer of proof as to each witness' testimony ii. The anticipated length of that testimony and iii. Whether interpreters will be used b. Joint Exhibit List c. Joint Statement of the Case (jury trial only) d. Joint Proposed Jury Instructions (jury trial only; printed and edited) e. Joint Proposed Verdict Form (jury trial only; printed)
- Document
- Trial documents
Include
- •Exhibit list
EXHIBIT BINDER must include a table of contents and each exhibit appropriately numbered.
- Document
- Exhibit binder
Must include
- •Table of contents
following documents, designated by a separate tab: 1. Current Operative Pleadings, including: a. Operative Complaint b. Answer to Complaint c. Cross-Complaint, if any d. Answer to Cross-Complaint, if any 2. Motions in Limine (served and filed per Los Angeles Rule of Court, rule 3.57)
EXHIBIT BINDER must include a table of contents and each exhibit appropriately numbered.
- Document
- Exhibit binder
Must include
- •Table of contents
If counsel or self-represented party submits on the tentative, party's or counsel's e-mail must include the case number and identify the party submitting on the tentative with a copy (cc) to opposing party or counsel.
- Document
- Tentative ruling submission email
Must include
- •Case number
An ex parte application must affirmatively show irreparable harm, immediate danger, or another statutory basis for ex parte relief, and demonstrate why the relief cannot be sought by noticed motion.
Court's wording
To have a proper basis to seek ex parte relief, there must be an affirmative showing of "irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte." (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1202 (c).) You will need to demonstrate to the court the reason(s) why you cannot seek the requested relief by means of a noticed motion.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.
Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all documents must be electronically filed with the court pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.
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All documents must be electronically filed pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt.
Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all documents must be electronically filed with the court pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.
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All ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt from mandatory e-filing.
Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204.
Page 4 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Self-represented or exempt parties must file ex parte applications and oppositions in the Spring Street Courthouse Clerk’s Office by 11:00 AM on the hearing date.
If a party is a self-represented litigant or is exempt from electronic filing, the party must file their ex parte application or opposition in the Clerk’s Office of the Spring Street Courthouse by 11:00 a.m. on the date of the requested hearing.
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Drop boxes at Stanley Mosk and Spring Street Courthouses are available for paper filings.
Drop boxes outside of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and Spring Street Courthouse are available for paper filing.
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Paper filings may be deposited in drop boxes located outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and Spring Street Courthouse.
Drop boxes outside of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and Spring Street Courthouse are available for paper filing.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Trial documents must be e-filed at least 10 days prior to the trial date and viewable by the court on the trial date.
Trial Documents – MUST BE ELECTRONICALLY FILED ATLEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRIAL DATE AND VIEWABLE BY THE COURT ON THE DATE OF TRIAL.
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Trial documents must be electronically filed at least 10 days before the trial date and must be viewable by the court on the trial date.
3. Trial Documents – MUST BE ELECTRONICALLY FILED ATLEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRIAL DATE AND VIEWABLE BY THE COURT ON THE DATE OF TRIAL.
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Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.
Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204.
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Opposition papers for e-filed ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:00 PM the day before the hearing.
Opposition papers for any electronically filed ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing on the ex parte application.
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Self-represented litigants and parties exempt from e-filing must file ex parte applications or opposition at the Spring Street Courthouse Clerk's Office by 11:00 a.m. on the hearing date.
If a party is a self-represented litigant or is exempt from electronic filing, the party must file their ex parte application or opposition in the Clerk's Office of the Spring Street Courthouse by 11:00 a.m. on the date of the requested hearing.
Page 4 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 AM the court day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt from e-filing.
Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204.
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Opposition papers to an electronically filed ex parte application must be e-filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Opposition papers for any electronically filed ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing on the ex parte application.
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Self-represented or exempt parties must file ex parte applications and oppositions in the Clerk’s Office by 11:00 AM on the hearing date.
If a party is a self-represented litigant or is exempt from electronic filing, the party must file their ex parte application or opposition in the Clerk’s Office of the Spring Street Courthouse by 11:00 a.m. on the date of the requested hearing.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Electronic service is required except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.
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Ex parte hearings are held Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Department 25, and applications must be noticed for that time with proper notice of the date, time, and department.
Ex partes are heard Monday to Friday at 1:30 PM in Department 25. Proper notice of the ex parte date, time and department must be given. Ex parte applications must be noticed for 1:30 p.m. in Department 25.
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Notice of an ex parte application must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing unless there is good cause (CRC 3.1203).
Absent good cause, notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing as required by CRC, Rule 3.1203.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Trial and exhibit binders must be three-ring binders; parties need 5 exhibit binders and at least 4 trial binders for trial readiness.
To be deemed ready for trial and immediate assignment to a trial court, parties and counsel shall have a three-ring TRIAL BINDER and EXHIBIT BINDER. The parties must have 5 Exhibit Binders and at least 4 Trial Binders.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Parties must first meet and confer by video conference or telephone to make a good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery dispute.
Counsel and self-represented parties are encouraged to informally resolve discovery disputes. Counsel and self-represented parties shall meet and confer to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute. Counsel and self-represented parties shall first meet and confer by video conference or by telephone call to attempt to informally resolve all discovery disputes.
Page 3 | DISCOVERY DISPUTES
Counsel and self-represented parties who filed the pleading that is subject to demurrer or motion to strike are required to meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone for the purpose of determining whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections to be raised in the demurrer. Code Civ. Proc., § 430.41, subd. (a).
Counsel and self-represented parties who filed the pleading that is subject to demurrer or motion to strike are required to meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone for the purpose of determining whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections to be raised in the demurrer. Code Civ. Proc., § 430.41, subd. (a).
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Before a demurrer or motion to strike, the parties must meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone to attempt to resolve the objections (CCP 430.41(a)).
Counsel and self-represented parties who filed the pleading that is subject to demurrer or motion to strike are required to meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone for the purpose of determining whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections to be raised in the demurrer. Code Civ. Proc., § 430.41, subd. (a).
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Chambers Communication Rules
To submit on a tentative ruling, a party or counsel must email sscdept25@lacourt.org by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Counsel or self-represented party who intends to submit on the tentative must send an e-mail to the court at sscdept25@lacourt.org by 9:00 a.m. the day of the hearing.
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Parties submitting on tentative rulings must email sscdept25@lacourt.org by 9:00 AM the day of the hearing, including case number, submitting party, and cc opposing party/counsel.
Counsel or self-represented party who intends to submit on the tentative must send an e-mail to the court at sscdept25@lacourt.org by 9:00 a.m. the day of the hearing. If counsel or self-represented party submits on the tentative, party’s or counsel’s e-mail must include the case number and identify the party submitting on the tentative with a copy (cc) to opposing party or counsel.
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Department 25 can be reached by telephone at (213) 310-7025 during telephone hours 8:30 A.M.–12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M.–4:00 P.M.
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 310-7025 � Telephone Hours: 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Page 1 | DEPARTMENT 25 COURTROOM INFORMATION
Clerk assistance and self-help information are available by telephone or in person, with call centers staffed 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except court holidays.
There are two ways to meet with a clerk or get self-help information: by telephone or in person. Call centers are available for assistance from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Court holidays.
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Clerk’s Office assistance is available by phone at (213) 310-7000.
For Clerk’s Office assistance, call the Court Support Service numbers: Spring Street Courthouse (213) 310-7000
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Litigants seeking self-help services should call the Self-Help Center for assistance at (213) 830-0845.
For Self-Help services, call the Self-Help Center for assistance at (213) 830-0845.
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