Judge Lynne Ingram Individual Rules & Standing Orders

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 183 rules apply across Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee. 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
Order
Must include
case number
When a divorce is filed after an Order of Protection, an Order containing both the Order of Protection and Divorce case numbers must be submitted to extend the Order of Protection by operation of law until the divorce modifies or dissolves it.
Applies to
Order
A separate Order must be submitted on the Order of Protection case when the divorce action concludes or modifies or dissolves the Order of Protection.
Applies to
Motion to approve sales contract
The motion to approve a sales contract must attach a copy of the sales contract and the County Assessor's report or a professional appraisal.

Filing Timing

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The fiduciary cannot close the real property sale until the court approves the sales contract.
The Clerk must issue a subpoena even when it is requested after the Rule 28 deadlines.
Deadline
3 business days
The Clerk holds an order signed only by preparing counsel for 3 business days to allow opposing counsel time to object.

Service

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Applies to
Petition
Petitioner must provide notice to the respondent's closest relatives, caretakers, and any other interested parties.
Deadline
7 calendar days
Proposed orders must be served on opposing counsel within 7 calendar days of the court's ruling.
Service of process in probate matters must be effected by serving a petition and summons under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.

E-Filing

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Digital signatures in any form other than the original signature format are prohibited, and the Clerk will refuse to file any non-compliant document.
Applies to
Discovery material
Discovery material should not be filed with the Clerk unless the court is asked to consider it.
Applies to
Subpoena
In Circuit Court, one electronic copy of the subpoena must be submitted to the Clerk for issuance.

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About Judge Lynne Ingram

Judge Lynne Ingram is a judge on the Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee, which serves Nashville and Davidson County.

Practitioners should refer to the Circuit Chamber Rules, amended December 2025, for this judge's published procedures.

Common questions about Judge Lynne Ingram's rules

Does Judge Lynne Ingram require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Motions in limine must be heard at a pretrial conference scheduled per Section III(A)(ii) before trial; morning-of-trial hearings require exceptional circumstances.

View ruleSource: page 7, section A. Motions in Limine

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Lynne Ingram?

Judge Lynne Ingram's formatting rule includes file format docx and full text of each proposed instruction must be provided in a word document.. Proposed jury instructions must include the full text of each requested instruction in a Word document.

View ruleSource: page 7, section B. Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Lynne Ingram?

The rule requires proposed order. After the hearing date is confirmed, the requesting party must E-file a General (Proposed) Order setting the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 9, section VI.A.i Post-Trial Hearings

How may parties contact Judge Lynne Ingram's chambers?

The rule lists email EmilyASanders@jisnashville.gov and phone (615) 880-2592. Post-trial hearings must be scheduled directly with Staff Attorney Emily Sanders by phone or email.

View ruleSource: page 9, section VI.A.i Post-Trial Hearings

Does Judge Lynne Ingram require motion papers to be bundled?

Non-agreed proposed jury instructions must be filed and emailed as a separate document.

View ruleSource: page 7, section B. Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lynne Ingram?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. The General (Proposed) Order setting the post-trial hearing must be filed electronically.

View ruleSource: page 9, section VI.A.i Post-Trial Hearings

What filing deadlines does Judge Lynne Ingram set?

Proposed jury instructions and verdict form must be provided to the Court no later than three business days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 7, section B. Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms

Complete rules summary for Judge Lynne Ingram

Discovery disputes must be raised by filing a motion set for hearing; the Court generally will not resolve them by telephone.

Attorneys must file and email joint proposed jury instructions to the Eighth Circuit Staff Attorney.

Proposed jury instructions and verdict form must be provided to the Court no later than three business days before trial.

Motions in limine must be heard at a pretrial conference scheduled per Section III(A)(ii) before trial; morning-of-trial hearings require exceptional circumstances.

Post-trial hearings must be scheduled directly with Staff Attorney Emily Sanders by phone or email.

Non-agreed proposed jury instructions must be filed and emailed as a separate document.

The General (Proposed) Order setting the post-trial hearing must be filed electronically.

Proposed jury instructions must include the full text of each requested instruction in a Word document.

After the hearing date is confirmed, the requesting party must E-file a General (Proposed) Order setting the hearing.

Telephone conferences are permitted when in-person presence is not feasible; emergency motions may be heard by phone; contact the Staff Attorney to arrange a conference call.