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This article needs additional citations for verification. 0000001720 00000 n [2][3] They differed radically from modern depositions in three ways: (1) the party seeking a witness's testimony merely propounded written interrogatories which were read out loud by a master or court-appointed commissioner to the witness in a closed proceeding without parties or counsel present; (2) the witness's first-person oral answers under oath were not recorded verbatim, but were summarized by the master, commissioner, or a clerk appointed by them into a third-person continuous narrative; and (3) the resulting written product (also called a "deposition") was filed with the court under seal and its contents were not revealed or "published" to the parties until shortly before trial. 0000007074 00000 n H��j�@��z�� h:��i�M �S�(Y(�؞"K�Hjp_#y��؎M�B텅9��8Ă�,=�8�*��o��L��?�4M��Z� =�g�8~�S�'��b2��Go9��6K� �c��0��x�9��ѐ�B)$S��o�P~k�� +4��m5�h�14f9i�N��f݃m�_�� e ��u�9�D��A�%��}�4T>:ۘ�{��,)�7��lh��ah�޶M��wP?h��]��l��rئOv��pL?oz��88��(��4�P&u^�E�;�uC��ܵ~��'�pmC]�z��5��Nq՟�߰G��`��. [5] Typically, the questions for the witness will be a mixture of direct questions and cross-examinations on prior statements. Pre-Motion Conferences Required for Discovery and Other Pretrial Disputes, 7. Found inside – Page 328Adopted by the Regular Session of the Sixteenth Legislature, A.D. 1879 Texas John N. Lyle ... shall issue to take the answers thereto , nor shall it be any objection to the interrogatories that they are leading in their character . E. Counsel for each party is required to provide the court with a copy of that party’s exhibits in a notebook. rule 198. requests for admissions ... objections and requests..... 182 . 319 22 Copyright © United States District & Bankruptcy Courts of Southern District of Texas. P. 4. Both parents should know how the law now works and their rights in case one parent wants to move out of state with… ‐50 Interrogatories; 2. _��s�P2&E��)�� \R�M*��bd˪��#�R\�RW��p� ��G��ȯ �� Two copies of exhibits must be provided to the case manager before or during trial, as well as filed on the court CM/ECF system. At the Rule 16 Conference, counsel and any unrepresented parties will be expected to discuss with the court in detail the matters covered by Rule 26(f) and Rule 16, as well as the matters set out in the Joint Discovery/Case Management Plan that counsel and any unrepresented parties prepare and file after they meet as required by Rule 26(f). B. Motions to extend deadlines are generally not emergencies. Accordingly, while most depositions are not videotaped, opposing counsel may use the opportunity to get an impression of the witness's affect and appearance, because these are telling factors as to how that person will present in front of a jury. Parties may not simply raise or list rote or general objections. The usual standards of courtroom behavior apply. The deposition of the witness is taken and, if the witness is unable to appear at trial, the deposition may be used to establish the witness' testimony in lieu of the witness actually testifying. 3. Ę[��3�c0g��8�ъ��qS ��e�g��63^fTdX�`��p�a_�`4``��2��ȷc`�� g )�p� The court will take this into consideration in deciding whether to grant requests for oral argument on motions or issues that the court would usually or otherwise decide on the papers. Oral examination is typically completed after pleadings and requests for particulars by the exchange of affidavits of documents and sometimes written questions and answers (interrogatories). ��?3��ZÒ-R�R��q��u&Ե�pamS6eW�Vg��z�g{L6�怜��4��l:G��-@�0��LzQ䭚��I�ر�` ��* Joint motions for continuances are not binding and will be granted at the court's discretion. H��_O�0��b|��hL4K}2>��6�l'-Y��X�Vxi�=��r F. Copies of urgent motions or matters that require prompt court attention may be sent to chambers, as well as filed with CM/ECF, with a transmittal letter stating why the court's prompt attention is required. He also allowed parties and counsel to be present during depositions. when the case will be ready for trial; xvi. The standard sets of interrogatories provided for in this section shall not constitute, as to each plaintiff and each physician or health care provider who is a defendant, the first of the two sets of interrogatories permitted under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. 2. A motion is a request for relief from the court. Parties may agree to extend a motion-submission date without the court’s leave except when the extension violates a deadline imposed by a court order in the case (as opposed to the submission-date deadline set by applying the Local Rules). The court will generally not recess to permit counsel to call a missing witness unless he or she has been subpoenaed and has failed to appear. Frequently the most desired witness (the deponent) is an opposite party to the action. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources.Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. �,B?t��,�'د�*�~�� VJ�{A��w�e0W��7faN��H�� >d��O� ׇjs Counsel must register to use the court CM/ECF system. This ban on boilerplate or general objections is so useful for proportional discovery, it applies to all forms of discovery requests, not only Rule 34 requests for production. To the extent possible, the disputed issues will be resolved at the pre-motion conference, without the need for a formal motion or response. %%EOF Found inside – Page 455Texas. P. D. 3729 . sworn to by the witness before him , and shall seal them up in an envelope , together with the commission and interrogatories and cross - interrogatories , if any , and shall write his name across the seal ... any agreements on disclosures or discovery of electronically stored information; iii. Examples include: focusing initial discovery on the information important to assessing and evaluating the claims and defenses, available from readily accessible sources; using pattern or routine discovery requests that have been developed for certain cases, including employment cases alleging adverse actions and FLSA violations, cases involving post-disaster first-party property insurance disputes, and cases involving business-interruption insurance claims. With the filing of the pretrial order, each party must also file the following: 1. A standard size VCR is available for use. Found inside – Page 808The first , second , third , and fourth assignments of error complain of the court in overruling the objection of defendant to certain interrogatories directed to and answers of G. A. Webb , who testified for plaintiff by deposition . ��{�u-,�g˕VP�#�'��{W��@��=�Q�6o��"�"��u��7�ݪ蠢��l��!��R;�_��W��CҬ��[e�Tb�0��aa�,��KQ�bZ�S#�vuJ��#��n��,G��z^��r�DGZg^�W��~��n��K��p�4��K��d�8۟�� Parties may not include a “Preamble” or a “General Objections” section stating that the party objects to the discovery request “to the extent that” it is vague, ambiguous, overly broad, or unduly burdensome. [17], Under FRCP 30(d)(1) and its state counterparts, a deposition normally must take place for no longer than seven hours on one day per each deponent, unless otherwise stipulated by the parties or ordered by the court. [6] While most of the same objections to form are applicable as in the United States, the witness's lawyer may additionally take certain questions "under advisement" as a means of delaying answering the question, without making a formal objection.[7]. 2025.290", "Stenographers copy of an expert's deposition in Anderson v. Cryovac landmark case", "Why, When & How to Correct a Deposition Transcript Under the Federal Rules", "Out of Sight, Not out of Mind: Deposition Ethics and Best Practices", "The Practitioner's Guide to Properly Taking and Defending Depositions Under the Texas Discovery Rules", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deposition_(law)&oldid=1056096950, Articles needing additional references from November 2021, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 19 November 2021, at 18:30. The Rule 26(f) meeting is expected to result in the parties completing the Joint Discovery/Case Management Plan and the proposed Joint Docket Control and Scheduling Order, using the forms that are Attachments 1 and 2 to these Procedures. .” Instead, the response must also specifically identify whether any information is withheld based on the objections and, if so, provide enough information about what is not produced to enable further inquiry if appropriate. 0000005069 00000 n Deposition of the opposite party is often used to produce self-incriminating statements from the deponent, also document identification questions can make exhibits admissible for hearings and summary judgment motions. The objections must clearly state the objections that actually apply to that request. The plaintiff is responsible for ensuring that the complete Joint Pretrial Order is filed on time. Furthermore, deposition transcripts are frequently submitted in support of motions for summary judgment as evidence that there is no triable issue of fact. Since the judge is not present, all other objections, in particular those involving the rules of evidence, are generally preserved until trial. Vacation requests will be respected if presented well in advance of a court setting. All admitted exhibits will go to the jury during its deliberations. Found inside – Page 611all depositions , when cross - interrogatories have been filed and answered , and either party shall have the right to use such ... The objection th the cross - interrogatories were not answered , seems to be within this provision . The court will issue an order setting the date for the Initial Pretrial Conference with the court under Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; setting the deadline for the parties to meet and confer under Rule 26(f); and setting the deadline for the parties to file their Joint Discovery/Case Management Plan and proposed Scheduling and Docket Control Order. James R. Nowlin Senior U.S. District Judge Senior U.S. District Judge 501 West 5th Street, Suite 4120 501 West 5th Street, Suite 6400 Austin, Texas 78701 Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 916-5230 (512) 916-5675 U.S. District Clerk U.S. C. The court will admit all exhibits listed in the Joint Pretrial Order into evidence unless opposing counsel files written objections supported by authority at least 7 days before trial. �-��1!o��7!�� '� Applications for restraining orders or for other immediate relief are to be filed and a copy emailed to the case manager. Other states have discovery rules that are set out either in court rules or statutes, and which vary somewhat from one state to another. 7. a short conclusion stating the precise relief sought. H��n�0�w��x��slnRաU�С�VuH+�J�@��}m��La˟8��o��A��'� The parties must discuss any claims, defenses, motions, issues, or subject areas that should be the initial focus of discovery, and the sources that are most likely to yield the most important information on those areas with the least burden or expense. G. Electronic filing is required in most cases. %PDF-1.4 %�� A. Before trial, counsel must provide the case manager with a copy of any deposition to be used at trial. Interrogatories. The Court’s Requirements for Initial Pretrial Work, 3. Counsel needing access to the courtroom to set up equipment or exhibits outside normal hours must arrange in advance with the case manager to have the courtroom open. xvii. C. Information about filed documents, orders, or docket entries should be obtained online through PACER or from the United States District Clerk's Office at telephone number (713) 250-5500. Found inside – Page 603Texas. Legislature. House. cross cross cross mission , and shall authorize and re- cross interrogatories , if any ... the witness in the notice of intention to and notice thereof is given to the opunless such objections are in writing ... Sept. 1, 2003. Most jurisdictions provide that depositions may be taken to perpetuate the testimony of a witness, that is, preserve their testimony for trial. Found inside – Page 135It is not waiver of objection to an answer to an interrogatory that it was not made at a previous term . Clardy v . Callicoate , 24 Texas , 170 . 3. Exceptions to depositions must be submitted before announcement for trial . Allen v . Sometimes, after a number of witnesses have been deposed, the parties will have enough information that they can reasonably predict the outcome of a prospective trial, and may decide to arrive at a compromise settlement, thus avoiding trial and preventing additional costs of litigation. This is not a brief and may not set out case law or argument. Found inside – Page 18taking the same shall be heard unless such objections are in writing P. D. 3742 and notice thereof is given to the ... An interrogatory which refers a witness to his previous examination in the same case , and asks him if that be true ... The forms may be modified or adapted to the needs of the particular case. 194", "Supreme Court Civil Rules: Part 1 — Interpretation: Rule 1-1 — Interpretation", "Litigation and enforcement in China: overview", "Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30. 0000002798 00000 n C. If a case is not reached for trial when set, it will be reset as soon as practicable. In most jurisdictions, only two types of objections are allowed: The first is to assert a privilege and the second is to object to the form of the question asked. . 0 ��d Found inside – Page 179Objections to depositions . Annotated . 2236 , 2237. See Civil Statutes . ART . 2218a . ... The only method by which it can be known that what appears to be the answers of a witness taken through written interrogatories and ... Found inside – Page 792Texas, John Sayles, Henry Sayles William Wright Heron. ( 2 ) An objection to the answer to an interrogatory is not waived because not called to the attention of the court before the trial at a previous term . Clardy s . As a result, Rule 31.05.1 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure has, since January 1, 2010, limited examinations for discovery to seven hours per party except with consent of the other parties or the leave of the court. Agreements to Extend Submission Dates for Motions, 10. 0000004170 00000 n whether the parties agree to submit attorney’s fees issues to the court by affidavit after liability and damages are resolved; ix. E. In a bench trial, counsel will offer the entire deposition as a trial exhibit. For many years, California was the major exception to this rule, in that its Civil Discovery Act had no default time limit; depositions could theoretically proceed indefinitely, or at least until the deposition became so obviously excessive and burdensome that the deponent was able to move for a protective order. The key is properly drafting, and responding to, written discovery. Texas Written Discovery is available in ePub format, with hyperlinks to the full text of cases, statutes and other authoritative content. The process is considered in Canada to be time-consuming and expensive when conducted without limits. Special Interrogatories are questions that are specifically tailored to your situation and spouse. The party seeking the conference must submit a one-to-two page letter to the court with copies to all counsel and unrepresented parties, identifying the disputes and setting out the issues to be addressed. A form Joint Pretrial Order is attached. Counsel with knowledge of the case and with authority to address substantive as well as scheduling matters must attend and participate in both the Rule 26(f) meeting of the parties and the Rule 16 Conference with the court. Authored by experts in various facets of civil litigation and reviewed by general editor William C. Bochet, LexisNexis Practice Guide New Jersey Trial, Post-Trial, and Appellate Proceedings offers quick, direct, New Jersey-specific answers ... 0000001820 00000 n The deposing party who knows that a deposition will require more than seven hours on one day must either ask the deponent to stipulate to more time, or, if the deponent is uncooperative, promptly file a motion for a longer deposition. In civil cases, seating at counsel tables is generally determined on a first-come, first-served basis on the first day of trial. However, letters may be docketed and included in the record. Found inside – Page 135It is not waiver of objection to an answer to an interrogatory that it was not made at a previous term . Clardy v . Callicoate , 24 Texas , 170 . 3. Exceptions to depositions must be submitted before announcement for trial . Allen v . Each disputed instruction, definition, or question is to be set out in bold type, or italics, or underlined, and identified as disputed. All parties are expected to frame their interrogatories, document requests, deposition notices, and requests for admission to meet the relevance and proportionality requirements of Rule 26(b)(1). Some jurisdictions require that because of the sensitive nature of taking a deposition of a minor, it must be videotaped. Out-of-court oral testimony of a witness, reduced to writing, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, "Our Inquisitorial Tradition: Equity Procedure, Due Process, and the Search for an Alternative to the Adversarial", "Rules of Civil Procedure, R.R.O. All pending motions may be ruled on before or at docket call. H��S�j1��W�9L��z��`6Ļ�+ևqN�6rI��ha��A�U�R��p�]�$P��"�ү��p��%^��Aޏ��`��R 3�O(eCY��4NP��1��A�Xau��z�AvI#7�\�\\�;�AAcSn�v�>�R��'k2䃼ނ�"��u�|R��=t��Qay��Lҿ}K"�%�I'��苜�͙D��X�m`�,1�V:Gt��kA�� q#��c&�_�hqI�+�q�`�m{�7&�(,�k]��q@m�g�ZCp��v�v��)�K=L۟\�0�*o� ��U�=�R�nO�J[z��2C�)��U��z�i��_��o�"��yd9�L~�甭E� �^�b B. [16] In such cases, the examining attorney marks and distributes the official exhibits electronically using a laptop or tablet device. 0000006404 00000 n A. Found inside – Page 31reasons for objection and shall answer to the extent the interrogatory is not objectionable . ( 2 ) The answers are to be signed by the person making them , and the objections signed by the attorney making them . A deposition in the law of the United States, or examination for discovery in the law of Canada, involves the taking of sworn, out-of-court oral testimony of a witness that may be reduced to a written transcript for later use in court or for discovery purposes. In these jurisdictions, the defendant does not have a constitutional right to be present, although such a right may be established by statute. U1}��9��yקp� A party may not object and state, “Subject to these objections and without waiving them, the response is as follows. 0000058592 00000 n whether the Rule 30(a)(2)(A) presumptive limit of 10 depositions per side and the Rule 33(a) limit of 25 interrogatories per party should apply and, if not, the reasons why; x. the depositions that need to be taken, and in what sequence; xi. Found inside – Page 1349Title 53 EVIDENCE Art . 3676 ( 3 ) Either party has the right to use a deposition when cross - interrogatories have been ... An objection to the form and manner of taking a deposition cannot be acted upon after the first term of court . Counsel must use speakers with the laptop computer when sound is part of the presentation. [20], The errata sheet allows the deponent to make any modifications that make "changes in form or substance," giving the deponent the option to alter their record from the original transcript. !��QHn The attorney who has ordered the deposition begins questioning of the deponent (this is referred to as "direct examination" or "direct" for short). This requirement is included in Rule 34(b)(2)(C). The court reporter and all parties in the case are usually provided a copy of the documents during the deposition for review. In general, the court expects the parties to discuss, address in their Plan, and be prepared to review with the court, the topics that are set out below. In extreme circumstances where the relationship between the lawyers, parties, or witnesses has totally broken down, the court may require the use of a discovery referee who will have authority to sit in on depositions and rule immediately on objections as they are presented, may order that all further depositions take place in court in the presence of a judge, or may grant terminating sanctions if the record is already clear as to which party or attorney is responsible for the breakdown in civility. The court strongly encourages all lawyers and their clients to do so. [14] To ensure an accurate record of statements made during a deposition, a court reporter is present and typically transcribes the deposition by digital recording or stenographic means. Often affidavits are exchanged before trial, but the first opportunity to orally question the opposing party's evidence is usually at trial. Timestamps are inserted into the margin if a video recording is being made; in the event the witness is unavailable for trial, the parties or the court will use the timestamps to identify admissible segments which a video editor will stitch together to present to the jury. Both must be signed by counsel for all parties and by any unrepresented parties. any agreements for asserting claims of attorney-client privilege or of trial-preparation protection after production; iv. However, in January 2013, the California legislature amended the Civil Discovery Act to fall in line with the federal rule, by requiring that depositions will typically be limited to seven hours of total testimony. ... any objections to responding are automatically waived. All parties are expected to frame their interrogatories, document requests, deposition notices, and requests for admission to meet the relevance and proportionality requirements of Rule 26(b)(1). [1] Depositions are commonly used in litigation in the United States and Canada. �o}�)L�lܬ��e�,S�]�&s*�gi��֑��֖�Bi $��^g�r@,��4O�\��U��D��i�aD��r'��Y{� �:�UȊ��8�b n�zL1$��΅[ 똼t.7c��rY�o��̝�{��W8j%�X�{O�B�p !g��Rq�J�*��Ⱥ̅J�#�/�&żCaX��I��;:X#8��4�( h. Whether there are issues specifically relating to the disclosure or discovery of electronically stored information, including: the form or forms in which it should be produced; the topics and the period for which discovery will be sought; the sources of information or systems likely to contain information, within a party’s control, that should be searched; issues relating to preserving, retrieving, reviewing, disclosing, or producing electronically stored information; issues relating to claims of privilege or protection including—if the parties agree on a procedure to assert such claims after production—whether to ask the court to include their agreement in an order under Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) or, if no agreement is reached, whether the court should nonetheless enter the order; and. a. An attorney or unrepresented litigant who appears at a hearing or conference must: 2. have authority to bind the party; and. Each disputed item is to be labeled to show which party is requesting the disputed language and authority relating to the disputed language should be provided. If counsel wants to attend the Rule 16 Conference by telephone, Zoom, or other virtual link, they must notify Chief Judge Rosenthal’s case manager by email at Lisa_Eddins@txs.uscourts.gov at least two business days before the Conference date to arrange. Sam Sparks Hon. Found inside – Page 968... or that defendant had filed objection to cross - interrogatories and answers before commencement of trial , court on appeal will not consider objections to cross - interrogatories and answers . Texas Moline Plow Co. v . Enter and leave the courtroom only by the front doors; do not use the court's entrance or the side entrances. Found insideBefore I started from Europe, in February, 1845, I objected to the form of the contracts, and I repeated my objections in my first reports from Texas. I told them that the contracts did not state the truth. That I could see no reason ... Proposed voir dire questions must be submitted as part of the Joint Pretrial Order. ��H�R��&c��?5ރ~�{�5��k�y\gъ} Each state has its own laws which govern the taking of depositions. Depositions by Oral Examination", "Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action", "Nothing To Fear In Using Digital Exhibits", "4 Reasons To Use Electronic Deposition Exhibits", "California Code of Civil Procedure, Sec. 1. R. Civ. B. Counsel are expected to anticipate such possibilities and should be prepared to present testimony by written deposition, videotaped deposition, or by stipulation. Depositions usually take place at the office of the court reporter or in the office of one of the law firms involved in a case. 10.01, eff. 4. Rule 33(b): The party to who the interrogatories are addressed should answer the interrogatories within 30 days of receiving the interrogatories. In Canada, the process is nearly identical to that followed in the United States, but the proceeding is called an examination for discovery. In that instance, legal notice may be given to that person's attorney, and a subpoena is not required. The court will consider the motion and response after the submission date. The words.txt is the original word list and the words.brf is the converted file from Duxbury UEB. whether discovery can be initially focused on information relevant to the most important issues, available from readily accessible sources; v. whether discovery should be conducted in phases, or initially limited to certain issues; vi. endstream endobj 327 0 obj <>stream [10][11], Deposition is the preferred term in U.S. federal courts are and in the majority of U.S. states. endstream endobj 330 0 obj <>stream All rights reserved. Counsel must inform the case manager if the opposing party has been contacted and whether and when all parties can be available for a conference before the court. other topics listed below or in Rules 16 and 26(f). H�|�Ao� ��G`��7r�k"��JzʭR��րV>��{��7,\7��q�-��/Ri$ˌ�(� �7(��O/�� O��d&�C:�b}_��"��S*�P��P��B��B�M� ��Q��v�.r90�v��Q�F7�5_�~%V�\�`۠�A��"��$9��}|J�1��y�E��i�V2� M1�cmJzHǗ�?��#� If the parties cannot agree on matters that must or should be addressed in the Plan or proposed Order, the disagreements must be set out clearly in the joint filing. 7. Found inside – Page 2303copy of which interrogatories shall be attached to the commission and answers thereto taken at the time of taking the oral testimony . ... Objections to testimony not to be sustained , etc. , but recorded and reserved for court , etc. In extreme situations, one side or the other may ask the reporter to mark the record, then may suspend the deposition, demand a rush transcript, and file an emergency motion to compel a response, for a protective order, or for sanctions. P. 32. After the direct examination, other attorneys in attendance have an opportunity to cross-examine the witness. Boilerplate objections in response to discovery requests are prohibited. any other matters pertinent to completing discovery; xv. The parties must file a single proposed jury charge, including all instructions, definitions, and questions, with disputed items indicated and authority provided. No later than 14 days before the Rule 16 Conference is scheduled, the parties must file the Joint Discovery/Case Management Plan and the proposed Docket Control and Scheduling Order. Some jurisdictions allow stenomask technology in lieu of traditional stenographic equipment, although many jurisdictions still prohibit stenomask because of its disconcerting effect on some lawyers and witnesses. Found inside – Page 611Fal the court at least one entire day before the day on which the trial commences . eon , 25 Tex . 274 . 851. The objection that the cross - interrogatories were not answered , seems to be within this provision . Scott v . [18] It is worth noting that this new rule does not apply to "any case brought by an employee or applicant for employment against an employer for acts or omissions arising out of or relating to the employment relationship."[18]. The deponent normally has the right to read and sign the deposition transcript before it is filed with the court. According to FRCP Rule 30, the number of depositions is limited to ten depositions per side (i.e. The rationale is that generally, a witness must give consistent testimony on all material issues of fact both at deposition and at trial (unless there is a very good reason for changing one's answers), or else the inconsistencies can and will be used to impeach his credibility. [8] British Columbia implemented similar reforms on July 1, 2010, although the new Rule 7-2(2) can be read in two ways, it appears to be that each party can examine each other party for a maximum of seven hours unless the court orders otherwise. ... 1652 West Texas Street, Suite 133 Fairfield, CA , 94533 (707) 673-5527. 3. Telephone messages will not be taken by the judge's staff. This is particularly true for lawyers with less than five to seven years of experience. California is the major "outlier" on deposition objections; under the California Civil Discovery Act as enacted in 1957 and heavily revised in 1986, most objections must be given on the record at the deposition (and must be specific as to the objectionable nature of the question or response) or they are permanently waived.[15]. d. Whether any party has served Rule 34 requests for production at the Rule 26(f) Conference and, if so, whether there are disputes about them. J. Found inside – Page 122Also, the Colonization Laws of Mexico, Coahuila and Texas, which Were in Force Before the Declaration of Independence by Texas Texas, Williamson Simpson Oldham. 1848 . 1846 . est in . interrogatories and the commission , with his name ... If a motion is pending and requires decision on an expedited basis or by a certain date, please advise the court in writing, setting out the reasons the motion requires prompt attention, such as an approaching docket call. 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