Judge Edward J. Joseph
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings > 75 pages
Motion for Reconsideration, Jury Instructions, Trial Brief, Appeal
Motion, Joint Final Pretrial Order, Trial Brief, Jury Instructions, Appeal, Motion for Reconsideration
Communication
Chambers
Clerk
Page & Word Limits2 rules
Pursuant to MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a), a 20-page limit applies to each motion and response, which includes the accompanying brief. Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
- Motion
- Up to 20 pages
- Response
- Up to 20 pages
- Reply
- Up to 5 pages
For Motions and Responses that exceed 75 pages an additional Judge's Copy of such Motion or Response shall be filed which is limited to 75 pages including any exhibits submitted with the Motion.
- More than 75 pages
- Judge copy
- Up to 75 pages
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
A praecipe and notice of hearing must be submitted for each motion and adjourned date.
In addition, Motions for Reconsideration also require that an e-Praecipe is filed.
When a date has been given, please file the praecipe and notice of hearing.
Regarding exhibits, only include the specific pages needed for review in connection with the motion, not an entire transcript or pleading.
Orders for Alternate Service submitted for electronic signature should have a copy of the postal check and affidavit attached.
As no hearing is scheduled for such motions, please enter the next business day as the motion date and a motion time of 9:00am.
Praecipe and Notice of Hearing date will be the first day of trial.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All Motions in Limine must be filed 30 days before trial.
All Motions in Limine must be filed 30 days prior to trial date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | MOTION PRACTICE
Confidential exhibits and GAL reports must be submitted to the Court at least 7 days before the hearing.
Any Confidential Exhibits and GAL Reports are to be submitted to the Court no later than 7 days prior to the hearing date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | MOTIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT
Motions for Summary Disposition must be filed within 30 days after the close of discovery.
All Motions for Summary Disposition shall be filed within 30 days after close of discovery.
Civil cases
Page 1 | MOTION PRACTICE
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Paper copies to the Court are required for motions for reconsideration, jury instructions, trial briefs, and appeals; other motions do not require paper copies.
In addition, paper copies should be sent to the Court for motions for reconsideration, jury instructions, trial briefs and appeals. All other motions do not require a paper copy.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE COURT
If a motion or response exceeds 75 pages, an additional Judge's Copy must be filed.
For Motions and Responses that exceed 75 pages an additional Judge's Copy of such Motion or Response shall be filed which is limited to 75 pages including any exhibits submitted with the Motion.
Civil cases
Page 1 | MOTION PRACTICE
All motions, joint final pretrial orders, trial briefs, jury instructions, appeals, and motions for reconsideration must be emailed to the courtroom in addition to e-filing.
In addition to e-file, copies of all motions, joint final pretrial orders, trial briefs, jury instructions, appeals and motions for reconsideration should be emailed to the courtroom at JudgeJoseph-Court@3rdcc.org.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE COURT
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Change from Track #1 to Track #2 may be submitted by stipulation and order.
Adjournment from Track #1 to Track #2 may be submitted by stipulation and order.
Civil cases
Page 1 | STATUS CONFERENCE
Chambers Communication Rules
After filing an MSD, email the Judicial Assistant to obtain a motion date and include a copy of the motion.
After filing the MSD please email the Judicial Assistant for a motion date and include a copy of the motion as well.
Civil cases
Page 1 | MOTION PRACTICE
The courtroom email is only for submitting the specified documents; other correspondence must go to the admin assistant or courtroom clerk.
PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS EMAIL FOR ANY OTHER CORRESPONDENCE, BUT RATHER, USE THE EMAILS LISTED ABOVE FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND COURTROOM CLERK.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE COURT
All parties must immediately notify the Court of any settlement reached.
All parties should immediately notify the Court of any settlement reached.
Civil cases
Page 1 | SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
For default judgments not based on a sum certain, contact the court clerk to obtain a hearing date.
If your motion seeks a Default Judgment which is not based on a sum certain, please contact the court clerk, Katrina Ross at Katrina.Ross@3rdcc.org to obtain a hearing date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | MOTIONS FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT
Contact the Administrative Assistant immediately upon filing an appeal or motion for reconsideration.
Please contact the Administrative Assistant immediately upon filing, to ensure that the Court receives notice of the filing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | APPEALS AND MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION