Judge Matthew S. Switalski
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Motion, Response, Brief
Communication
Phone
Court-wideDocument Format Requirements2 rules
Joint succinct statement as-to what the case is about, not to exceed one paragraph.
Have proposed exhibits marked prior to trial.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Proposed exhibits must be marked prior to trial
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
If cases or statutes are cited, a photocopy of the case or statute shall be attached.
Counsel shall have stipulations for entry or stated reasons for objections.
If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law including argument, with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.
Each trial brief must contain the specified factual, legal, asset, proposed-findings, conclusions, and requested-relief sections.
- Document
- Trial brief
Must include
- •Legal argument
- •Statement of facts
Court's wording
Trial briefs shall contain a statement of facts, issues, theory of case, memorandum of law, joint schedule of assets, and proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and relief requested (proposed property division, custody or parenting time, etc.).
Fourteen days before trial date, supply witness lists in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses, indicating if in person or by deposition and, if medical experts, the hospital and office where the witness practices and his or her specialty.
Prepare stipulations in writing, if any, to be placed on the record.
Whenever practicable, copies of exhibits shall be furnished to the Court and opposing counsel for use during the trial.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Unless the court otherwise permits, dispositive motions must be both filed and heard at least 28 days before trial.
Unless otherwise permitted by the Court, all dispositive motions shall be filed and heard at least 28 days prior to trial.
Civil cases
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Motions in limine and trial motions must be both filed and heard at least 14 days before trial.
Motions in Limine and/or trial motions shall be filed and heard at least 14 days prior to trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | BEFORE THE DAY OF TRIAL
Deposition objections filed on the trial day will not be entertained absent a showing of good cause.
Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.
Civil cases
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The court will not entertain motions filed on the trial day absent a showing of good cause.
Motions on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.
Civil cases
Page 1 | BEFORE THE DAY OF TRIAL
Responses to deposition objections must be filed with the judge and opposing counsel seven days before trial.
If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law including argument, with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | BEFORE THE DAY OF TRIAL
Witness lists must be supplied to the court and all counsel fourteen days before trial.
Fourteen days before trial date, supply witness lists in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses, indicating if in person or by deposition and, if medical experts, the hospital and office where the witness practices and his or her specialty.
Civil cases
Page 1 | BEFORE THE DAY OF TRIAL
The trial brief must be submitted at least two days before trial.
Submit a Trial Brief at least 2 days prior.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ON THE DAY OF TRIAL
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Copies of motions, responses, and briefs must be mailed or delivered to Judge Switalski before the hearing because chambers staff will not print the judge's copies.
Additional comments: Copies of motions and responses (including briefs) must be mailed or dropped off to the Judge prior to the hearing. Judge Switalski's staff will not print Judge's copies.
Page 1 | Motion day
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Parties seeking a motion adjournment must contact the clerk before the scheduled motion day.
Motion adjournments: Contact Clerk prior to motion day
Page 1 | Motion day
Chambers Communication Rules
If the parties cannot resolve deposition objections, they must contact the judge's secretary to obtain a hearing date.
If the parties have not resolved the objections, the parties shall contact the Judge's secretary for a hearing date regarding the deposition objections.
Civil cases
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Parties may request special scheduling times for motions in limine or trial motions by contacting the court clerk or secretary.
Motions in Limine and/or trial motions can be scheduled at special times to accommodate counsel. Contact this Court's clerk or secretary to schedule special time.
Civil cases
Page 1 | BEFORE THE DAY OF TRIAL