Judge Erin S. Skinner
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Adjournments
- An adjournment request should state whether the opponent consented and be submitted as early as possible but no later than 24 hours beforehand unless an emergency exists.
Communication
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Document Filing Requirements12 rules
All written communication with chambers shall include the case caption and index number.
- Document
- Written correspondence
Must include
- •Caption
- •Case number
Where a motion is unopposed, the movant shall provide the Court with a proposed order at least 14 days prior to the return date.
Disclosure motions and responses must include a proposed order specifying the relief requested and the exact amount of costs, disbursements, and attorneys’ fees for the prevailing party.
- Document
- Disclosure motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
All motions relating to disclosure shall strictly comply with 22 NYCRR 202.7 (a) and (c), and all such motions and responses thereto shall be filed with a proposed order containing the specific relief requested and the exact amount of costs, disbursements, and attorneys’ fees to be awarded to the prevailing party.
The parties will also be directed to provide the Court with any proposed testimony to be read pursuant to CPLR 3117, video-recorded testimony along with a transcript thereof, a list of all proposed marked exhibits, and requests for courtroom technology and accommodations.
The notice of motion shall be filed without indicating a return date.
Counsel must attach copies of all pleadings and other documents as required by the CPLR and as necessary for the Court to make an informed decision on the motion.
Counsel will be directed to obtain and attach a copy of the transcript of the bench decision and reference the same in the order.
The movant must specify in the notice of motion or order to show cause the exact relief requested.
After the note of issue is filed, the Court will schedule a conference and issue a Trial Order setting the trial date and deadlines for trial submissions and disclosures.
Court's wording
Upon the filing of the note of issue, the Court will schedule a conference at which the Court will issue a Trial Order setting forth a date certain for trial, as well as the schedule for submitting a proposed verdict sheet, requests to charge, motions in limine, expert witness disclosure, and witness lists.
Parties seeking oral argument must note their request in the notice of motion or responsive papers.
Motions will be heard on submission unless otherwise indicated by the Court.
Consent orders signed by all parties should be submitted as soon as possible.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Counsel in e-filed cases must register their appearance and maintain current contact information in NYSCEF.
In e-filed cases, all counsel must register their appearance in the case in the New York State Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF) system and provide up-to-date contact information in NYSCEF.
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A conference may also be scheduled by letter to the Court. In e-filed cases, the letter should be uploaded to NYSCEF and a copy sent via email to the Court’s secretary.
A conference may also be scheduled by letter to the Court. In e-filed cases, the letter should be uploaded to NYSCEF and a copy sent via email to the Court’s secretary.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Summary-judgment motions must be submitted within 60 days after the note of issue is filed.
All motions for summary judgment must be submitted within 60 days of the filing of the note of issue.
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Opposing parties have 72 hours after submission of the proposed order to note objections.
Opposing parties shall have 72 hours after the proposed order is submitted to note any objections.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
The party filing an RJI must give every other party written notice of the conference dates.
The party filing the RJI shall give written notice to all other parties of the conference dates.
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When a litigant is self-represented, copies of conference-scheduling correspondence must be mailed to that party.
Where a litigant is not represented by counsel, copies of the letter must be mailed to the self-represented party.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
An adjournment request should state whether the opponent consented and be submitted as early as possible but no later than 24 hours beforehand unless an emergency exists.
When requesting an adjournment, please indicate whether the opposing party has consented to the adjournment. Requests for an adjournment should be made as early as possible, but no later than 24 hours in advance unless it is an emergency.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Court staff should be called only for immediate matters that cannot be handled through correspondence, and most Court correspondence should be submitted by letter.
Telephone calls to the Court staff should occur only in situations requiring immediate attention that cannot otherwise be addressed by correspondence. The majority of correspondence to the Court should be conducted by letter.
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Direct email communication with the Court is prohibited, but counsel and self-represented parties may email the secretary or law clerk on a limited, as-needed basis with all parties included except in permissible ex parte matters.
Email communication with the Court is not permitted. Counsel or self-represented parties may communicate through email with the Court’s secretary or law clerk on a limited and as-needed basis. With the exception of permissible ex parte matters, all parties must be included in email communications with the secretary or law clerk.
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A conference-adjournment request may be emailed to the Court’s secretary with notice to all parties, but the Court has discretion whether to grant it.
Requests to adjourn a conference may be made by email to the Court’s secretary and must be made on notice to all parties. Adjournment of scheduled conferences is at the discretion of the Court.
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A copy of an e-filed conference-scheduling letter should be emailed to the Court’s secretary.
In e-filed cases, the letter should be uploaded to NYSCEF and a copy sent via email to the Court’s secretary.
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