The deadline governs filing of motions that would resolve claims without trial, principally summary judgment. It typically falls after the close of discovery and before the pretrial conference.
Courts strictly enforce it and rarely permit late filing.
Alternative Names:
Summary Judgment Deadline, MSJ Deadline
Why it Matters?
Motions filed after this deadline are routinely stricken regardless of merit, and courts view the deadline as protecting the trial setting rather than as a scheduling convenience. Daubert motions are frequently governed by the same date, which matters because expert exclusion and summary judgment work together. Confirming whether the scheduling order treats them together or separately affects the entire pretrial sequence.
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Frequently asked questions
Are late dispositive motions accepted?
Does the deadline cover Daubert motions?
