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Maricopa County Superior Court Case CV2009-052736: public docket details, parties, minute entries, documents, and official source links for Optima Camelview Village Condominium Association.
Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk of Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
03/05/2010 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
03/01/2010
Docket Code 019
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE BRIAN R. HAUSER
W. Tenoever
Deputy
ALEXA PHILIPS
NATALIE COLLINS
v.
OPTIMA D C H MANAGEMENT INC, et al.
BENJAMIN C THOMAS
RULING
The court has considered Plaintiff’s Motion to Strike and Motion in Limine, the Response
and the Reply.
IT IS ORDERED denying Plaintiff’s motions to strike and in limine with respect to
Defendants’ notice of Midland Chutes and Chute Systems as non-parties at fault.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED granting the same motions as to Optima Construction, Inc.
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Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk of Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
03/16/2010 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
03/12/2010
Docket Code 028
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE BRIAN R. HAUSER
W. Tenoever
Deputy
ALEXA PHILIPS
NATALIE COLLINS
v.
OPTIMA D C H MANAGEMENT INC, et al.
BENJAMIN C THOMAS
STATUS CONFERENCE SET;
SCHEDULING ORDER ENTERED
The Court having received the parties’ Joint Comprehensive Pretrial Conference
Memorandum and Motion to Extend Proposed Expert Disclosure Deadline,
IT IS ORDERED entering the following schedule for disclosure as set forth unless the
parties obtain written modifications by the Court:
(1)
Initial disclosures shall be exchanged by: (February 26, 2010)
(2)
Areas of anticipated expert testimony shall be disclosed by: (March 12, 2010)
(3)
Plaintiff’s final expert disclosures shall be served by: (March 26, 2010)
Defendants’ final expert disclosures shall be served by: (April 2, 2010)
Rebuttal expert disclosures shall be served by: (April 26, 2010)
(4)
Final non-expert disclosures shall be exchanged by: (March 12, 2010)
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
03/12/2010
Docket Code 028
Form V000A
Page 2
(5)
Written discovery shall be propounded by: (March 12, 2010)
(6)
Dispositive motions shall be filed by: (June 18, 2010)
(7)
Depositions shall be completed by: (May 28, 2010)
(8)
Discovery shall be completed by: (May 28, 2010)
(9)
Any motions to amend pleadings shall be filed by: (March 31, 2010)
(10)
The parties remaining in this action shall participate in comprehensive mediation
by (June 30, 2010).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting a Telephonic Status Conference in this matter on
July 20, 2010 at 9:15 a.m., (time allotted: 15 minutes), in this division. Counsel for the Plaintiff
shall initiate the conference call.
HONORABLE BRIAN R. HAUSER
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
NORTHEAST REGIONAL COURT COMPLEX
18380 N. 40th St.
COURTROOM 109
PHOENIX, AZ 85032
602-506-6086 TEL
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in no less than five days prior to the Status Conference
set herein, the parties shall report to the Court the history and status of the efforts at Alternative
Dispute Resolution pursuant to ARCP Rule 16(g).
DISCOVERY DISPUTES: In the event of any dispute concerning discovery, counsel are
directed to confer pursuant to ARCP 26(g). If such conference is unsuccessful, counsel are
directed to initiate a conference call with this Division BEFORE filing a motion to compel or
motion for protective order.
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Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk of Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
06/23/2010 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
06/18/2010
Docket Code 019
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE BRIAN R. HAUSER
W. Tenoever
Deputy
ALEXA PHILIPS
NATALIE COLLINS
v.
OPTIMA D C H MANAGEMENT INC, et al.
BENJAMIN C THOMAS
RULING
The court has considered Defendants’ Motion to Extend Discovery Deadline and
Plaintiff’s Response.
IT IS ORDERED extending the discovery deadline to July 20, 2010 to conduct the
deposition of Dr. Fernandez only.
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Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk of Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
07/01/2010 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
06/28/2010
Docket Code 023
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE BRIAN R. HAUSER
W. Tenoever
Deputy
ALEXA PHILIPS
NATALIE COLLINS
v.
OPTIMA D C H MANAGEMENT INC, et al.
BENJAMIN C THOMAS
ORDER ENTERED BY COURT
The court has received Plaintiff’s Motion for Trial Setting.
IT IS ORDERED affirming the Telephonic Status Conference set for July 20, 2010 at
9:15 a.m. in this division.
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Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk of Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
07/30/2010 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
07/27/2010
Docket Code 089
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE BRIAN R. HAUSER
W. Tenoever
Deputy
ALEXA PHILIPS
NATALIE COLLINS
v.
OPTIMA D C H MANAGEMENT INC, et al.
BENJAMIN C THOMAS
JURY TRIAL SET
Courtroom 109 - NE
9:03 a.m. This is the time set for Telephonic Status Conference. Plaintiff Alexa Philips
is represented by counsel, Natalie Collins. Defendants Optima DCH Management, Inc. and
Optima Camelview Village Condominium Association are represented by counsel, Benjamin C.
Thomas.
A record of the proceedings is being made by CD (FTR) in lieu of a court reporter.
Discussion is held.
IT IS ORDERED:
1. This matter is set for Trial to a Jury on June 6, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. before:
JUDGE BRIAN R. HAUSER
NORTHEAST REGIONAL COURT CENTER
18380 N. 40TH STREET
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
07/27/2010
Docket Code 089
Form V000A
Page 2
COURTROOM 109
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85032
(602) 506-6086
Estimated length of trial is: 5 days.
THIS IS A FIRM TRIAL SETTING. If counsel have any pre-existing conflicts with said
trial date, they shall notify the Court, in writing, within five (5) days from today's date.
Setting a Final Pretrial Conference/Oral Argument on Motions in Limine for May 27,
2011 at 9:00 a.m. in this division (time allotted: 1 hour).
2. The joint pretrial statement in accordance with Rule 16(d), Arizona Rules of Civil
Procedure, is due by 5:00 p.m. on May 9, 2011. In addition to the information required by Rule
16(d), counsel are to identify in/with the joint pretrial statement all deposition or other
transcribed testimony that may be offered at trial. The proposed testimony is to be identified by
reference to page and line numbers. Objections, if any, to such testimony, and the reasons for
such objections, are also to be set forth. Exhibits for trial shall be consecutively numbered
and presented to the Clerk for marking in accord with the joint pretrial statement.
3. Motions in limine shall be due no later than May 9, 2011. Said motions must meet the
test of State v. Superior Court, 108 Ariz. 396, 499 P.2d 152 (1972): "The primary purpose of a
motion in limine is to avoid disclosing to the jury prejudicial matters which may compel a
mistrial."
4. Responses to motions in limine shall be due no later than May 16, 2011. No replies
shall be filed.
5. No less than five (5) judicial days prior to trial, counsel (or the parties) shall file:
A. Requested jury instructions and any voir dire questions counsel request that
the Court ask.
The Judge would appreciate counsel providing a copy of the jury instruction
requests on a CD in Microsoft Word.
B. Any trial memoranda (optional), which will be in lieu of post-trial briefs
unless otherwise requested by the Court at the conclusion of the trial.
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
07/27/2010
Docket Code 089
Form V000A
Page 3
C. Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law (if a request for findings of
fact and conclusions of law has been or will be filed).
6. Any PowerPoint or other computer presentations to be used by any expert witness
during their testimony shall be disclosed at the time of their expert report and in no event any
later than 30 days prior to the taking of their deposition. Any PowerPoint or other computer
presentations to be used by counsel in their opening statements or closing arguments shall be
disclosed no later than the date that the Joint Pretrial Statement is filed with the Court.
7. No later than May 30, 2011, counsel or their designated representative shall deliver all
trial exhibits along with a list of exhibit descriptions to the clerk of this division. All trial
exhibits shall have been exchanged prior to that time. No duplicate exhibits shall be presented
for marking. The exhibits will be marked numerically and consecutively. Plaintiff(s) exhibits
will be marked first followed by Defendant(s). Exhibits will be marked as they are received.
The clerk cannot reserve numbers for exhibits that will be provided at a later date. Subsections
of exhibits will be marked as the next available number. Do NOT use subsections of exhibits
(ex. 4a or 4.1). Please use the next consecutive number. Please DO NOT place exhibits in 3-
ring binders when submitting them to the court.
Counsel shall advise the clerk, by signed stipulation or on the record, which exhibits may
be marked directly into evidence.
Original depositions are provided to the clerk for filing and are not marked as exhibits.
Counsel shall present original depositions at the same time the exhibits are presented.
Charts, blow-ups and oversize items may be used for demonstrative purposes; however, if
they are to be marked as an exhibit, an 8 ½ x 11 photocopy or photograph of the oversized item
must be provided and will be substituted for the oversize item at the end of trial.
If either party fails to comply with the steps for marking exhibits, that party’s
exhibits may be precluded from being marked at trial.
For additional assistance in preparation of exhibits contact the courtroom clerk at (602)
372-7723.
8. Opinions of experts fairly sought and revealed in deposition or other discovery shall
not be supplemented at trial.
9. The witness and exhibit lists shall contain no surprises; any information sought by
other discovery devices and revealed for the first time on the witness or exhibit lists will be
inadmissible at trial.
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
07/27/2010
Docket Code 089
Form V000A
Page 4
10. All documents and pleadings described above shall be hand-delivered, telefaxed or e-
mailed to opposing counsel on the date they are delivered to the Court.
9:07 a.m. Hearing concludes.
NOTE: All court proceedings are recorded by audio method and not by a court
reporter. Any party may request the presence of a court reporter by contacting this
division three (3) court days before the scheduled hearing.
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Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk of Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
08/12/2010 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
08/05/2010
Docket Code 019
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE BRIAN R. HAUSER
W. Tenoever
Deputy
ALEXA PHILIPS
NATALIE COLLINS
v.
OPTIMA D C H MANAGEMENT INC, et al.
BENJAMIN C THOMAS
RULING
The court has considered Plaintiff’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Non Parties
at Fault), Plaintiff’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Duty) and Defendants’ Response to
Plaintiff’s Motions for Partial Summary Judgment.
IT IS ORDERED denying Plaintiff’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Non Parties
at Fault).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED deeming Plaintiff’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment
(Duty) moot.
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Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk of Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
08/23/2010 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
08/18/2010
Docket Code 078
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE BRIAN R. HAUSER
W. Tenoever
Deputy
ALEXA PHILIPS
NATALIE COLLINS
v.
OPTIMA D C H MANAGEMENT INC, et al.
BENJAMIN C THOMAS
INACTIVE CALENDAR
A Notice of Settlement has been received.
IT IS ORDERED placing this matter on the Inactive Calendar for dismissal on
September 17, 2010 without further notice unless prior to said date Judgment is entered or filed,
a Stipulation for Dismissal is presented, or a Motion to Set and Certificate of Readiness is filed.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED vacating the Final Pretrial Conference/Oral Argument on
Motions in Limine set for May 27, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. and the 5-day Jury Trial set for June 6,
2011 at 9:00 a.m. in this division.
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Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk of Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
12/17/2009 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
12/10/2009
Docket Code 023
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE BRIAN R. HAUSER
W. Tenoever
Deputy
ALEXA PHILIPS
NATALIE COLLINS
v.
OPTIMA D C H MANAGEMENT INC, et al.
BENJAMIN C THOMAS
ORDER ENTERED BY COURT
The Court has received and reviewed the parties’ Joint Alternative Dispute Resolution
Statement to the Court.
IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall submit a Joint Pretrial Memorandum as set forth
below.
The Court will review the Joint Pretrial Memorandum and proposed Scheduling Order
prescribed herein. The Court may adopt or modify the discovery and disclosure schedule order
and set a scheduling conference for purposes of setting a trial date. If counsel still believe that a
pretrial conference is still necessary at this stage of the litigation, they should address the reasons
for the need for a pretrial conference in the first paragraph of the Joint Pretrial Memorandum.
If the parties fail to file a timely memorandum, sanctions may issue pursuant to Rule
16(f).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
12/10/2009
Docket Code 023
Form V000A
Page 2
All counsel are directed to meet personally to discuss all of the matters set forth in Rule
16(b). Counsel shall prepare and file with the Court by 5:00 p.m. on February 12, 2010, a Joint
Pretrial Memorandum, and prepare a proposed order for Discovery and Disclosure deadlines.
The proposed order shall include dates for the following items and conform substantially with
the attached sample order. Once a scheduling order has been approved by the court, the 150-day
minute entry, issued by Civil Court Administration, is no longer in effect.
NOTICE: The proposed order shall be filed in Word format to conform with the court’s e-file
requirements. Any proposed order not conforming with this requirement may be rejected.
1.
An agreed upon schedule and date for completion of non-expert depositions.
As far as can reasonably be anticipated, each party shall set forth the depositions
they anticipate taking and the approximate time required for each; any and all
medical examinations which may be required of any of the parties; the person or
persons to conduct such examinations; all requests for production; and all tangible
evidence to be disclosed or exchanged.
2.
A date for the final disclosure of the identities subject matters and reports of
expert witnesses, and/or to supplement disclosures made to date.
3.
A date or dates for the initial and final disclosure of all non-expert witnesses,
and/or to supplement disclosures made to date.
4.
A date by which all written discovery will be propounded and concluded.
Further, counsel shall set forth any written discovery outstanding and a date when it
will be complete.
5.
The position of each counsel on whether the Rule 38.1 time limits should be
waived.
6.
A proposed date for a Mandatory Settlement Conference pursuant to Rule
16.1. Alternatively, the parties may propose a deadline by which they will
participate in private mediation. Please specify whether the parties are
requesting a referral to the court’s ADR Office or if they will proceed by private
mediation.
7.
A date for completion of all discovery, including expert discovery.
8.
A date by which all dispositive or partially-dispositive motions shall be filed.
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
12/10/2009
Docket Code 023
Form V000A
Page 3
9.
A proposed trial date agreed upon by all counsel and anticipated length of trial.
If the parties agree as to the dates, they need to only prepare and submit the proposed
order attached hereto. If counsel are unable to agree on any of the items set forth in the attached
form of order, the reasons for their inability to agree shall be set forth in the Pretrial
Memorandum and each shall prepare a separate proposed order. All proposed deadlines shall
be set forth as calendar dates, and not in the form “XX days before trial.”
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel shall notify the Court of any agreed-upon
extension of any time period provided by the Rules of Civil Procedure. The purpose of this order
is not to discourage extensions as a matter of professionalism, but to ensure that no party suffers
summary disposition of any issue by virtue of an extension of which the Court is not aware.
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
12/10/2009
Docket Code 023
Form V000A
Page 4
[Proposed] Scheduling Order
The Court having received the parties’ Joint Comprehensive Pretrial Conference
Memorandum,
IT IS ORDERED entering the following schedule for disclosure as set forth unless the
parties obtain written modifications by the Court:
(1)
Initial disclosures shall be exchanged by: (MM/DD/YYYY)
(2)
The identities and subject areas of expert testimony shall be disclosed by:
(MM/DD/YYYY)
(3)
Plaintiff’s final expert disclosures shall be served by: (MM/DD/YYYY)
Defendant’s final expert disclosures shall be exchanged by: (MM/DD/YYYY)
Rebuttal expert disclosures shall be exchanged by: (MM/DD/YYYY)
(4)
Final non-expert disclosures shall be exchanged by: (MM/DD/YYYY)
(5)
Written discovery shall be propounded by: (MM/DD/YYYY)
(6)
Dispositive motions shall be filed by: (MM/DD/YYYY)
(7)
Depositions shall be completed by: (MM/DD/YYYY)
(8)
Discovery shall be completed by: (MM/DD/YYYY)
(9)
Any motions to amend pleadings shall be filed by: (MM/DD/YYYY)
(10)
The parties remaining in this action shall participate in comprehensive mediation
by (MM/DD/YYYY). Please specify whether the parties are requesting a
referral to the court’s ADR Office or if they will proceed by private
mediation.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting a Telephonic Status Conference in this matter on
[counsel to leave this date blank], (time allotted: 15 minutes), in this Division. Counsel for the
Plaintiff shall initiate the phone conference.
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
12/10/2009
Docket Code 023
Form V000A
Page 5
HONORABLE BRIAN R. HAUSER
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
NORTHEAST REGIONAL COURT COMPLEX
18380 N. 40th St.
COURTROOM 109
PHOENIX, AZ 85032
602-506-6086 TEL
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in no less than five days prior to the Status Conference
set herein, the parties shall report to the Court the history and status of the efforts at Alternative
Dispute Resolution.
DISCOVERY DISPUTES: In the event of any dispute concerning discovery, counsel
are directed to confer pursuant to ARCP 26(g). If such conference is unsuccessful, counsel are
directed to initiate a conference call with this Division BEFORE filing a motion to compel or
motion for protective order.
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Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk of Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
12/17/2009 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
12/10/2009
Docket Code 530
Form V530
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE BRIAN R. HAUSER
W. Tenoever
Deputy
ALEXA PHILIPS
NATALIE COLLINS
v.
OPTIMA D C H MANAGEMENT INC, et al.
BENJAMIN C THOMAS
COURT ADMIN-CIVIL-ARB DESK
E-FILE CASE MANAGEMENT
CASE DESIGNATED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COURT'S E-FILING PROGRAM
The Superior Court is transitioning civil cases to an electronic filing system. Pursuant to
Administrative Order 2007-140,
IT IS ORDERED that all pleadings in this case be electronically filed.
The electronic filing system is currently available for use and mandatory eFiling is
effective immediately. ALL FILINGS NOT EFILED AFTER THE MANDATORY DATE
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED BY THE DIVISION UNTIL PROPERLY EFILED. If service
has not yet been completed as to some or all of the Defendants, then it is the Plaintiff's
responsibility to forward this minute entry to later appearing parties.
You may now choose to use the Clerk of Court hosted eFiling system, or one of the
Court's qualified eFiling service providers to electronically file your pleadings. Please visit the
following web site for more information on your options for eFiling.
http://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/efiling/default.asp
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
12/10/2009
Docket Code 530
Form V530
Page 2
To assist in the transition to eFiling, the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court has
prepared instruction and training concerning the eFiling system. All parties and attorneys of
record in this case are strongly encouraged to study this material before the mandatory eFiling
date. The web site address for training materials is:
https://efiling.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/fdlogin.asp
Additionally, please be sure to review the eFiling Guidelines set forth by Administrative
Order 2007-140 at the following web site address:
https://efiling.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/efilingguidelines
Upon the mandatory eFiling date, all attorneys of record shall eFile all pleadings in
accordance with the guidelines set forth in Administrative Order 2007-140. Self-represented
parties or pro per litigants, and other case participants like Mediators, Arbitrators, and Special
Discovery Masters are strongly encouraged to eFile all pleadings. If a self-represented party, or
other case participant chooses to file their pleading in paper, they shall include a notation just
under the case number on the first page of the pleading that the case is an “EFILE CASE”.
The eFiling system can be accessed from any computer that has an Internet connection.
Free internet access terminals are available in the Superior Court Law Library, and other public
locations such as most public libraries.
Where filing fees may incur on an electronic filing, they may be paid by credit card at the
time of filing if the filing party choose to use a qualified eFiling service provider. If the filing
party chooses to use the Clerk of Court's hosted eFiling system, the filing party is to pay at the
time the document is eFiled by calling 602-506-2565 to pay by phone with Visa or Mastercard,
or the fee is to be paid at the File Counter prior to eFiling a document that requires a fee. Please
do not mail checks for filing fees to the Clerk's Office. Bonds cannot be paid with credit card.
Documents will be rejected within two days if statutorily required fees are not paid.
eFiled Orders from the Court will be distributed to attorneys in the same manner each
attorney has elected to receive Minute Entries from the Court. Attorneys may enroll with the
Clerk of the Court to receive their Minute Entries electronically via e-mail. The Minute Entry
Distribution Agreement form may be downloaded at:
http://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/forms.asp
NOTE: COUNSEL SHALL UPLOAD AND E-FILE ALL PROPOSED ORDERS IN
WORD FORMAT TO ALLOW FOR POSSIBLE MODIFICATIONS BY THE COURT.
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2009-052736
12/10/2009
Docket Code 530
Form V530
Page 3
Motion practice: The movant determines the caption of the filing and all captions on
subsequent related filings shall bear the same designation. For example, the filing of a motion
captioned "Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment on Negligence" shall result in any
subsequent related filings referring to that title in the caption: "Plaintiff's Response to
Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment on Negligence." No response to a motion shall
contain a separate motion, except in the case of a cross-motion bearing the same designation.
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