Order and Length of Summations

After the close of evidence in civil trials, the order of summation shall be determined in

the discretion of the Court. The court has discretion to determine the length and order

of summations, including whether to allow a rebuttal summation.

For relevant historical context for this local rule, consult the Appendix of Committee Notes.

Local Civil Rule 40.1 Trial Scheduling

Judges have discretion to schedule trials in light of the needs of their dockets. Each

district may adopt court-wide practices or procedures for trial scheduling in their

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respective Division of Business Rules or through an administrative or standing

order. Scheduling must give priority to matters as required by federal statute.

For relevant historical context for this local rule, consult the Appendix of Committee Notes.