Judge Patsy Gouldborne
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Document Filing Requirements15 rules
Include the case name, index number, and a brief description of the issue. If applicable, also include a copy of the most recent compliance conference order/stipulation.
- Document
- Conference request
Include
- •Case number
The stipulation must certify that all discovery is complete and provide for the filing of the Note of Issue.
The guardian’s affidavit must state their relationship to the infant and whether the infant resides with guardian.
- Attorney Affirmation - Guardian Affidavit - Infant Consent Affidavit (if 14 years or older) - Physician’s Affirmation
The attorney’s affirmation must explain why the attorney recommends the settlement and why the Court should approve the settlement.
The physician’s affirmation must address whether they reviewed the infant’s prior medical records along with their recent examination of the infant.
The guardian’s and infant’s affidavits must be notarized.
Where there is more than one infant plaintiff, a separate ICO must be filed for each with a separate filing fee.
The guardian or attorney’s affirmation must state that no previous application for relief sought has been made.
Proposed Joint Trial Order must be accompanied by a stipulation signed by attorneys for all appearing parties in all affected actions. Be sure to print, sign, and include phone number and email address in the stipulation.
Proposed Consolidation Order must be accompanied by a stipulation signed by attorneys for all appearing parties in all affected actions. Be sure to print, sign, and include phone number and email address in the stipulation.
After the Note of Issue has been filed, a pre-trial conference with the Court may be obtained by uploading to NYSCEF a request that includes caption, Index number, the available insurance coverage, using the label “LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGE”.
- Document
- Pretrial conference request
Include
- •Case number
- •LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGE
In the “additional documentation field”, use the label SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE REQUEST and upload a stipulation or letter indicating that plaintiff and defendants’ counsel consent to a settlement conference with the Court.
If no action has been commenced the proceeding is called a Petition. When an action has been filed, the caption of the proposed compromise must match the caption of the action.
The proposed ICO should provide the name and address of a savings bank (not commercial bank) in Bronx County in which the funds will be deposited.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
When all discovery issues are resolved, the parties must electronically file and email a fully executed stipulation to the identified court address.
If the parties agree on all issues relating to outstanding discovery, the parties shall e-file and e-mail a fully executed stipulation to BxSupCiv-IA13@nycourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DISCOVERY CONFERENCES
If unresolved discovery disputes remain after good-faith efforts, the parties must submit a request for a virtual conference by e-filing and/or emailing the court.
If the parties cannot agree on outstanding discovery issues despite good faith efforts to resolve the dispute without Court intervention, the parties shall e-file and/or e-mail a request for a virtual conference to BxSupCiv-IA13@nycourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 2 | DISCOVERY CONFERENCES
When all parties agree discovery is complete, they must electronically file and email a stipulation to the court no later than the scheduled status or compliance conference date.
If all parties agree that discovery is complete, the parties shall e-file and e-mail a stipulation to BxSupCiv-IA13@nycourts.gov on or before the scheduled Status/Compliance conference date.
Civil cases
Page 2 | DISCOVERY CONFERENCES
The proposed Infant Compromise Order and its required supporting documents must be e-filed through NYSCEF and signed and dated.
A proposed order and supporting documents must be e-filed to NYSCEF as INFANT COMPROMISE ORDER (PROPOSED) with the following supporting documents, signed and dated.
Civil cases
Page 4 | INFANT COMPROMISES
The Court will not consider applications filed in a paper-only action until the action has been converted to electronic format.
The Court will not entertain any applications on any “paper” action until the action is converted to electronic e-file format.
Civil cases
Page 5 | IAS PART 13 RULES
Actions assigned to IAS Part 13 that are not yet in NYSCEF must be converted to electronic format as soon as possible.
All actions assigned to IAS Part 13 and not yet in NYSCEF must be converted ASAP.
Civil cases
Page 5 | IAS PART 13 RULES
The parties must upload the joint trial order under both index numbers.
and it is further ORDERED that the parties shall upload this joint trial order under both index numbers.
Civil cases
Page 11 | ORDER
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Plaintiff may not file the Note of Issue until discovery is complete and the court has certified completion by order; premature filing may lead to vacatur or other sanctions.
Plaintiff shall not file a note of issue until all discovery is complete and certified as such by order of this court. Premature filing may result in the note of issue being vacated or the imposition of other sanctions.
Civil cases
Page 2 | DISCOVERY CONFERENCES
The discovery-completion stipulation must be filed and emailed on or before the scheduled status or compliance conference date.
If all parties agree that discovery is complete, the parties shall e-file and e-mail a stipulation to BxSupCiv-IA13@nycourts.gov on or before the scheduled Status/Compliance conference date.
Civil cases
Page 2 | DISCOVERY CONFERENCES
Summary judgment motions must be filed within 60 days after filing of the Note of Issue.
Summary Judgment motions: must be filed within sixty (60) days after the filing of the Note of Issue.
Civil cases
Page 4 | MOTIONS:
Service and Proof of Service Rules
All other parties must be copied on any email sent to the court.
Please make sure to copy all other parties in the case on any e-mail sent to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 2 | DISCOVERY CONFERENCES
All parties must be copied on email communications to the Court.
Make sure that all parties are included on any e-mail communication to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 3 | SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
Filing Fees and Waivers
A separate filing fee is required for each infant plaintiff's Infant Compromise Order.
Where there is more than one infant plaintiff, a separate ICO must be filed for each with a separate filing fee.
Civil cases
Page 4 | INFANT COMPROMISES
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
The infant’s full name (other than initials) and date of birth (other than year) MUST BE REDACTED in all e-filed documents.
The infant’s full name (other than initials) and date of birth (other than year) MUST BE REDACTED in all e-filed documents.
Civil cases
Page 4 | INFANT COMPROMISES
Chambers Communication Rules
Parties must confer to select a settlement-conference date and time and email the request with the case information, attorney contact information, and defendant's insurance policy limits.
Parties shall confer with one another and come up with an agreeable date and time and email the request to BxSupCiv-IA13@nycourts.gov. In the request, please include the case name, index number, the names and contact phone number for the attorneys. *In addition, please disclose the insurance policy limits for the defendant(s).
Civil cases
Page 3 | SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
Parties must not call chambers to ask about a decision or case scheduling.
Please do not call chambers to inquire about a decision or the scheduling of a case.
Civil cases
Page 4 | MOTIONS:
Chambers may be called only under exigent circumstances, and NYSCEF is the preferred communication method.
Only call Chambers under exigent circumstances and the preferred mode of communications with Chambers is via NYSCEF.
Civil cases
Page 4 | MOTIONS:
Parties must not email or telephone chambers to ask whether they have an appearance and should instead contact opposing counsel or the Part clerk.
Do not contact chambers (email or phone) to inquire if you have an appearance. Contact opposing counsel or the Clerk in the Part.
Civil cases
Page 5 | IAS PART 13 RULES