Judge Terence M. Davis
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
Attorneys should provide one paper copy of their exhibits they intend to use at trial. This paper copy will be for the jury to have with them during deliberations. Plaintiffs or Petitioners should use a white exhibit binder, and Defendants or Respondents should use a black binder.
- File type
- Paper
- Exhibits
Document Filing Requirements15 rules
All proposed orders must be filed as a “stand-alone filing” and not attached to a motion.
The parties shall bring a paper copy for the Court as well or upload to the “Ct. Requested Documents” link on the Court’s website as well.
Proposed Support Decisions – If child support or spousal support is involved, this is required.
All Docket Control Orders must be filed as a stand-alone proposed order.
- Document
- Docket control order
Must include
- •Proposed order
If the motion to withdraw is opposed, both parties shall file their respective motions, objections or responses, and proposed orders, and set the matter for a hearing.
- Document
- Motion to withdraw
Must include
- •Proposed order
The proposed order must also have the signatures indicating the agreement to the motion and set forth all upcoming hearing dates/settings.
The motion must include a certificate of conference clearly stating if the client and opposing party oppose or agree to the motion and indicate any upcoming hearings or deadlines.
- Document
- Motion to withdraw
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Required- If you intend to offer any exhibits at your hearing, you must navigate to the Court’s website, and use the link and instructions to properly upload your exhibits.
The Clerk will only notify the Court when a proposed stand-alone order is filed, not when a motion is filed.
Bring a proposed order supporting your requested relief.
All motions should include a certificate of conference.
- Document
- Motion
Should include
- •Certificate of conference
A party should file their motion and a stand-alone proposed order as required by Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Document
- Continuance motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
All proposed orders should include a blank for the reset date.
The party seeking to withdraw as counsel should file their motion and proposed order with the clerk.
- Document
- Motion to withdraw
Should include
- •Proposed order
Highlighted case law intended to support a motion should be uploaded through the Court’s requested-documents portal, with the opposing party included on the form where requested.
Court's wording
If you have any legal briefings or case law that you intend to use to support your argument, the Court requests that you upload a copy of any highlighted case law that supports your motion using the “Ct. Requested Documents” upload portal on the Court’s website and include opposing party on the form where requested.
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The proponent of virtual testimony shall give written notice via email to all parties/counsel and Shirley Pogue at shirley.pogue@wilcotx.gov at least seven(7) days prior to the hearing of which witnesses will be appearing virtually and confirmation that they understand these conditions;
The proponent of virtual testimony shall give written notice via email to all parties/counsel and Shirley Pogue at shirley.pogue@wilcotx.gov at least seven(7) days prior to the hearing of which witnesses will be appearing virtually and confirmation that they understand these conditions;
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A summary judgment hearing may be scheduled online for up to one hour, subject to the Docket Control Order and the TRCP.
Except as limited by the Docket Control Order or the TRCP, you can schedule your summary judgment hearing online for up to one (1) hour.
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Chambers Communication Rules
The court permits communication only by email through Shirley Pogue at the listed address.
Email is the only form of communication for this Court through Shirley.Pogue@wilcotx.gov
Page 1 | GENERAL INFORMATION — 1. Contacting the Court
Parties should contact Shirley Pogue when they cannot agree on a hearing schedule.
If the parties are unable to reach an agreement on the scheduling of a hearing, please contact Shirley Pogue.
Page 1 | GENERAL INFORMATION — 4. Setting Hearings
Transcript requests should be emailed to Steven Stogel at the stated address.
For all transcript requests, email Steven Stogel at Steven.stogel@wilcotx.gov.
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Questions about exhibits may be emailed to Steven Stogel at the stated address.
If you have any questions about exhibits, email Steven Stogel at Steven.stogel@wilcotx.gov.
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