Judge Alison Tuitt
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Motion
Court-wideOpposition, Reply
Court-wideProposed Order, Supporting Documents
Court-wide
Adjournments
- An adjournment request must be made timely and granted before the scheduled date to avoid entry of a default determination.
- An extension or adjournment letter must state the reason, the new filing date, and whether all parties agree.
- All adjournment requests must be submitted in writing; oral applications are not accepted, without exception.
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Request must include
Communication
Clerk
Chambers
Chambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
All in limine motions. Motions in limine must be presented in writing. No further adjournments will be given for in limine motions absent good cause.
- Motion in limine
Formatting
- •Must be presented in writing
Document Filing Requirements13 rules
Each discovery motion must include a counsel affidavit or affirmation confirming an in-person or telephonic discovery conference and stating its date, time, participants, and duration.
Court's wording
In the event that a discovery dispute cannot be resolved other than through motion practice, each such discovery motion shall be supported by an affidavit or affirmation from counsel attesting to counsel having conducted an in-person or telephonic conference, setting forth the date and time of such conference, persons participating, and the length of time of the conference
Failure to adhere to either section will result in denial of the motion, without prejudice to renew on proper papers.
Proof of identity of the guardian appearing at the hearing must be furnished to the Court on the date of the hearing.
The Court will not entertain any stipulations or correspondence related to vacating a default for failure to appear.
An Infant Compromise Order (ICO) is required to settle or otherwise discontinue the claims of an infant plaintiff.
Defaults will only be vacated on motion.
A redacted copy of all evidence subject to redactions.
After jury selection, parties shall have the court stenographer pre-mark all exhibits for identification (or evidence if without objection) and furnish an exhibit list.
Any motion or application must include citations to relevant authority.
A list of proposed witnesses, including the need for any interpreters, with the required language and dialect.
All marked pleadings and bills of particulars.
If an ICO application does not strictly comply with the requirements set forth in these provisions, approval of the ICO will be delayed until full compliance is reached through additional or amended submissions.
Two business cards from each attorney with cell phone numbers.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Letters and communications to the Court must be filed electronically through NYSCEF and also emailed to the Part Clerk.
Please note that all letters and communications to the Court must be filed on NYSCEF AND emailed to the Part Clerk (BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov).
Civil cases
Page 1 | I. Communications
All motions must be filed exclusively through NYSCEF, and working copies are unnecessary unless the Court requests them.
All motions shall be filed exclusively via NYSCEF and no working copies necessary unless requested by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | II. Motion Procedure
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Summary-judgment motions must be filed no later than 120 days after the Note of Issue is filed.
All motions for summary judgment must be filed no later than 120 days following the filing of the Note of Issue.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 3. Summary Judgment Motions
An Order to Show Cause must comply with Uniform Rule 202.7(d), be brought to the clerk’s office before judicial review, signature, and fixing of a return date, and require an appearance without exception.
As with all matters, Orders to Show Cause must comply with Uniform Rule 202.7(d) and be brought to the clerk’s office (Room 103) prior to judicial review, signature and fixing a return date. Appearance is thus required, no exceptions.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 4. Orders to Show Cause
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of the extension or adjournment request must be emailed to the Court at BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov.
To extend the time to move, and to adjourn a motion, parties must request permission from the Court by submitting a letter through NYSCEF AND emailing a courtesy copy to the Court at BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 1. Adjournments
Working copies are unnecessary unless requested by the Court.
All motions shall be filed exclusively via NYSCEF and no working copies necessary unless requested by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | II. Motion Procedure
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
No motions in this Part may be submitted without oral argument, and every motion must be orally argued without exception.
There are NO SUBMITTED MOTIONS IN THIS PART, AND ALL MOTIONS WITHOUT EXCEPTION MUST BE ORALLY ARGUED.
Civil cases
Page 2 | III. Oral Arguments
A discovery-related motion filed before the Motion Scheduling Order is issued will be denied.
Discovery-related motions made prior to the Motion Scheduling Order being issued will be denied.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 2. Discovery Motions
Before filing any discovery-related motion, parties must request both a Discovery Conference and a Motion Scheduling Order from the Court.
Parties shall request a Discovery Conference with the Court AND a Motion Scheduling Order BEFORE the filing of any discovery-related motion (BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov).
Civil cases
Page 2 | 2. Discovery Motions
All discovery-related conferences must be held in person without exception.
All discovery-related conferences will be heard in person without exception.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 2. Discovery Motions
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A party seeking an extension or motion adjournment must request court permission by filing a letter through NYSCEF and emailing a courtesy copy to the Court.
To extend the time to move, and to adjourn a motion, parties must request permission from the Court by submitting a letter through NYSCEF AND emailing a courtesy copy to the Court at BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 1. Adjournments
An extension or adjournment letter must state the reason, the new filing date, and whether all parties agree.
The letter must state the reason for the extension, the new filing date, and whether all the parties agree to the extension.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 1. Adjournments
All adjournment requests must be submitted in writing; oral applications are not accepted, without exception.
All requests for adjournments must be made in writing, oral applications will not be entertained. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 1. Adjournments
An adjournment request must be made timely and granted before the scheduled date to avoid entry of a default determination.
All parties seeking or filing a request for adjournment must ensure that such request is made in a timely manner AND has been granted prior to the scheduled date in order to avoid a default determination being entered.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 1. Adjournments
Deadlines in a Preliminary Conference Order may be extended only through a request made at a Compliance Conference and upon a showing of good cause.
Extensions of deadlines set forth in the Preliminary Conference Order must be requested at a Compliance Conference and will only be granted upon a showing of good cause.
Civil cases
Page 3 | 1. Preliminary Conferences (In-Person)
Parties may not unilaterally stipulate to an adjournment, and failure to appear may result in a default.
Parties may not unilaterally stipulate to adjourn any conference, and failure to appear will result in default (22 NYCRR 202.27).
Civil cases
Page 3 | IV. Conferences
Once the Trial Assignment Part assigns a case for trial, the Court will not consider adjournment applications.
Thus, the Court will not entertain applications for adjournment once TAP has made the assignment.
Civil cases
Page 4 | VII. Trials
An in limine motion will not receive a further adjournment unless the party demonstrates good cause.
No further adjournments will be given for in limine motions absent good cause.
Civil cases
Page 4 | VII. Trials
Chambers Communication Rules
Letters and communications to the Court must both be filed on NYSCEF and emailed to the Part Clerk.
Please note that all letters and communications to the Court must be filed on NYSCEF AND emailed to the Part Clerk (BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov).
Civil cases
Page 1 | I. Communications
Direct inquiries to Chambers or the Part are reserved for matters involving the immediate and substantive exercise of judicial discretion.
The only inquiries that should be made directly to Chambers or the Part should be those involving the immediate and substantive exercise of judicial discretion.
Civil cases
Page 1 | I. Communications
Scheduling, appearance, adjournment, and case-status inquiries must be directed to the Part Clerk by email, and parties may not telephone Chambers or the Part.
All inquiries concerning scheduling, appearances, adjournments, and case status shall be directed to the Part Clerk (BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov). Parties may not telephone Chambers or the Part.
Civil cases
Page 1 | I. Communications
If a preliminary conference has not been scheduled within 45 days, contact BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov.
If 45 days have elapsed and a PC has not been scheduled, contact BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov
Civil cases
Page 3 | 1. Preliminary Conferences (In-Person)
If an Infant Compromise hearing has not been scheduled within 60 days after submission, contact BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov.
If an ICO hearing has not been scheduled within 60 days from submission, contact BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov
Civil cases
Page 4 | V. Infant Compromise
After the initial Compliance Conference date is set, any party may request another Compliance Conference by email.
Thereafter, any party may request a Compliance Conference by writing to BxSupCiv- IA5@nycourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 3 | 2. Compliance Conferences (In-Person)