I do not grant sanctions except in egregious cases. Defaults do not always require a hearing, but they may depending on whether they pass my smell test when I look at the paperwork. It is much more difficult to get a default here if the defendant was served through a Rule 106 motion. Post cards are always sent out by the District Court s office whenever an order is signed. On occasion, parties are called with rulings, especially in the case of summary judgments.
Parties can always call the clerk to check on the status of any pending matter.
Oral hearings are on Fridays . Prior to obtaining an oral hearing, most motions require a telephone conference with the judge. These conferences are usually set on Wednesdays. Oral hearings are limited to 15 minutes unless the court agrees to an extension. Oral hearings can be requested on any motion, but are not always granted.