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Judge Tygh Tone

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Erie County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

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Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM AND RETURN VIA FAX (419) 627-6602 OR EMAIL TO bwright@eriecounty.oh.gov AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO CMC

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|SectionCIVIL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE SUMMARY

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

The completed form may be returned by fax or email.

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM AND RETURN VIA FAX (419) 627-6602 OR EMAIL TO bwright@eriecounty.oh.gov AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO CMC

Civil cases

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

The completed form must be returned at least 7 days before the CMC.

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM AND RETURN VIA FAX (419) 627-6602 OR EMAIL TO bwright@eriecounty.oh.gov AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO CMC

Civil cases

Page 1 | CIVIL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE SUMMARY

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 154 rules apply across Erie County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Pleading

    A pleading filed after its deadline or an extension must be submitted with a request for leave to file it instanter.

  • Applies to
    Title indicia

    The title indicia must be current through a date no more than 30 days before commencement of the action.

  • Applies to
    Expense reimbursement submission

    Expenses claimed under this section must be itemized.

Fees

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  • Applies to
    Additional copies of material papers or pleadings

    Additional copies of material papers or pleadings may be obtained from the Clerk upon payment of the proper fee.

  • Fee
    2
    Applies to
    Certification per document

    The certification fee is $2.00 per document.

  • The Clerk may not accept a listed action for filing unless the scheduled deposit securing costs is paid, subject to the Ohio Revised Code.

Filing Timing

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  • Nominations for the panel chairman must be forwarded to the assigned judge within ten days after the pretrial conference.

  • All other defendants must file pretrial motions within ten days after arraignment.

  • In a case assigned for trial where a party is in default for an answer or reply, affirmative defenses or new matter may be included only if filed within ten days after assignment.

Service

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  • The proponent must furnish opposing counsel a copy of the objections and reasons within three days after filing the videotape testimony.

  • Applies to
    Pleadings requiring service by the Clerk
    Service
    Court service to clerk

    Counsel must provide the Clerk with copies of pleadings that require service by the Clerk.

  • Applies to
    Judgment entry
    Service
    Mail to all parties

    An attorney seeking withdrawal must send a copy of the judgment entry to the represented parties by certified mail at their last known addresses.

About Judge Tygh Tone

Judge Tygh M. Tone is the administrative judge for the Erie County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Cases are randomly assigned by computer in the Clerk of Courts office. He is located on the third floor at 323 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870. Phone 419-627-7731, toll-free 1-888-399-6065, fax 419-627-6602. Staff includes Magistrate Jeffrey J. He publishes procedure forms including a Civil Pretrial Summary Form and juror questionnaires.

323 Columbus Ave., 3rd Floor, Sandusky, OH 44870. Phone: (419) 627-7731. Toll-free: 1-888-399-6065. Fax: (419) 627-6602.

Common questions about Judge Tygh Tone's rules

What must be included with civil pretrial conference summary filings before Judge Tygh Tone?

Complete and return the civil pre-trial conference summary at least 7 days before the CMC.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CIVIL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE SUMMARY

Is electronic filing required before Judge Tygh Tone?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. The completed form may be returned by fax or email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CIVIL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE SUMMARY

What filing deadlines does Judge Tygh Tone set?

The completed form must be returned at least 7 days before the CMC.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CIVIL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE SUMMARY
Complete rules summary for Judge Tygh Tone

The completed form may be returned by fax or email.

Complete and return the civil pre-trial conference summary at least 7 days before the CMC.

The completed form must be returned at least 7 days before the CMC.

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