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LONG CAUSE TRIAL PACKAGE GUIDELINES Submission for Long Cause Trial determination must include copies of the following documents in a 3-ring binder: Binder No. 1 (Must include Table of Contents and Tabs) Current Operative Pleadings Brief Statement of the Case Must be: 1. 2. Joint Statement Signed by counsel for each party

Joint Witness List (See Attachment 1) Must have: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Description of testimony Indication of which witnesses are actually expected to testify No witness named more than once Times listed Times added Signature of counsel for each party



Joint Exhibit List (See Attachment 2) Must have: 1. 2. All columns completed, except for columns F and G Signature of counsel for each party



Trial Briefs Must not be: 1. Over 15 pages in length



Special Verdicts NOTE: There might not be any until the motions in limine are heard and ruled upon. If such is the case, place a sheet in the binder that so states.

Binder No. 2 (Must include Table of Contents and Tabs) Plaintiff's Motions in Limine A Local Rule 8.92 declaration for each motion or for all motions Indicate in the table of contents where the Local Rule 8.92 declaration is located in the binder

LACIV 218 (New) LASC Approved 09-08

LONG CAUSE TRIAL PACKAGE GUIDELINES

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Binder No. 2 (Continued) · Separate motions by numbered tabs. Immediately following each motion, place any corresponding opposition or reply. Separate the motion, any corresponding opposition, and any corresponding reply with colored paper or numbered tabs.

Binder No. 3 (Must include table of contents and tabs) · Defendant's motions in limine Separate motions by numbered tabs. Immediately following each motion, place any corresponding opposition or reply. Separate the motion, any corresponding opposition, and any corresponding reply with colored paper or numbered tabs. NOTE: If there are very few motions in limine as to one party or both, plaintiff's and defendant's motions in limine may be placed in one binder.

Jury Instructions (Do not three-hole punch and do not place in a binder) Must: 1. Be separated into stacks (i.e., an agreed-upon stack; a stack, if any, of plaintiff's instructions to which defendant objects; and a stack, if any, of defendant's instructions to which plaintiff objects) Be labeled by post-its or otherwise Be perforated Have authorities placed above perforation Have boxes above perforation completed

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LACIV 218 (New) LASC Approved 09-08

LONG CAUSE TRIAL PACKAGE GUIDELINES