MOTIONS: Thursdays in Part 24
9:30 a.m.

Civil:
All moving papers, answering papers, memoranda and special term note of issue to be received by the court two (2) days prior to return date. Originals not required. Oral argument not required at attorneys' option. TROs on notice if other attorney is known. TROs in a case assigned to another judge, upon prior approval of IAS judge or his/her law clerk. Motions cannot be adjourned generally and can be adjourned without court permission by informing the court clerk.

Matrimonial:
All moving papers, answering papers, memoranda and special term note of issue to be received by the court two [2] days prior to return date. Originals not required. TROs not granted if not mutual. Will not sign TROS in a case assigned to another judge, without prior approval of IAS judge or his/her law clerk. Oral argument not required at attorneys' option. Motions cannot be adjourned generally and can be adjourned without court permission by informing the court clerk.

CONFERENCES:

Civil:
Pretrial conferences scheduled upon court's receipt of calendar note of issue. Preliminary conferences upon request. All conferences before IAS judge. Scheduling for trial does require a conference. No papers required. Adjournments handled on a case by case basis.

Matrimonial:
Preliminary conferences to settle permitted; and divorce proven without prior filing of a calendar note of issue. Adjournments handled on a case by case basis.

TRIALS and REFERENCES:

Civil:
Pleadings and papers for motions in limine required on day of commencement of trial. Requests to charge required mid-trial.

Matrimonial:
References to law clerk to hear and report on divorces on stipulation, contested economics, post-divorce arrears and post-divorce modification. References to JHOs to hear and determine on any issue within jurisdiction. References to JHOs to hear and report on any issue within jurisdiction. Bifurcation where parties request or law applies.