Judge Nicole Garza
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Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The filing party must file a notice of hearing within 3 days of receiving the MSJ hearing date.
The filing party will be required to file a notice of hearing within 3 days of receiving the date of hearing.
Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
All Motions for Summary Judgment filed in the 37th District Court are heard in the 37th District Court rather than in Presiding Court.
All Motions for Summary Judgment filed in the 37th District Court will be heard in the 37th District Court, rather than in Presiding Court.
Civil cases
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Upon filing an MSJ, the court emails the parties a hearing date set 35-45 days from filing (usually between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m., or otherwise at the court's availability), and the parties have 30 minutes to present and respond.
When a Motion for Summary Judgment is filed in the 37th, the court will issue a notice to the parties via e-mail with a hearing date. The hearing date will be set between 35 - 45 days from the filing of the motion, usually between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. or at another time depending on the court's availability. The parties will have 30 minutes to present and respond to the motion.
Civil cases
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