Illinois Sample Letter for Amended Scheduling Order

• Category: Letters - Legal - Orders
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0875LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Title] [Judge's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: [Case Name and Number] Dear Judge [Judge's Last Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request the court's permission to amend the scheduling order in the aforementioned case. As the circumstances of this case have evolved, it has become necessary to adjust the timeline and activities outlined in the original scheduling order. Since the issuance of the original scheduling order on [date], new evidence and testimonies have come to light, necessitating the need for additional discovery and potentially leading to the inclusion of additional parties in this litigation. We believe that it is vital to ensure a fair and just resolution of this case that these amendments be granted. As per the Illinois Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically [cite relevant rule(s)], we hereby request the following amendments to the scheduling order: 1. Revised Discovery Deadlines: — Extend the deadline for completion of all written discovery by [X] days/weeks. — Modify the deadline for submitting expert witness reports and rebuttals by [X] days/weeks. — Extend the deadline for conducting depositions until [X] date. 2. Joining Additional Parties: — Allow the inclusion of [party name(s)] as defendants/plaintiffs in this case. — Extend the deadline for filing any necessary amended complaints or answers in relation to the inclusion of said parties. 3. Pretrial Dates: — Adjust the deadline for filing pretrial motions by [X] days/weeks. — Modify the deadline for conducting pretrial conferences and settlement discussions accordingly. We assure the court that these amendments are crucial in ensuring a fair and efficient resolution of the matter at hand. All parties involved have been duly informed of our intention to seek these amendments, and we have made every effort to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiations. We kindly request an opportunity to present our arguments at a hearing or any other proceeding deemed necessary by the court. We trust that your wisdom and inherent commitment to justice will guide your decision-making process. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We appreciate your time and consideration. Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number and email address provided above. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Role] [Your Firm Name, if applicable]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Title] [Judge's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: [Case Name and Number] Dear Judge [Judge's Last Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request the court's permission to amend the scheduling order in the aforementioned case. As the circumstances of this case have evolved, it has become necessary to adjust the timeline and activities outlined in the original scheduling order. Since the issuance of the original scheduling order on [date], new evidence and testimonies have come to light, necessitating the need for additional discovery and potentially leading to the inclusion of additional parties in this litigation. We believe that it is vital to ensure a fair and just resolution of this case that these amendments be granted. As per the Illinois Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically [cite relevant rule(s)], we hereby request the following amendments to the scheduling order: 1. Revised Discovery Deadlines: — Extend the deadline for completion of all written discovery by [X] days/weeks. — Modify the deadline for submitting expert witness reports and rebuttals by [X] days/weeks. — Extend the deadline for conducting depositions until [X] date. 2. Joining Additional Parties: — Allow the inclusion of [party name(s)] as defendants/plaintiffs in this case. — Extend the deadline for filing any necessary amended complaints or answers in relation to the inclusion of said parties. 3. Pretrial Dates: — Adjust the deadline for filing pretrial motions by [X] days/weeks. — Modify the deadline for conducting pretrial conferences and settlement discussions accordingly. We assure the court that these amendments are crucial in ensuring a fair and efficient resolution of the matter at hand. All parties involved have been duly informed of our intention to seek these amendments, and we have made every effort to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiations. We kindly request an opportunity to present our arguments at a hearing or any other proceeding deemed necessary by the court. We trust that your wisdom and inherent commitment to justice will guide your decision-making process. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We appreciate your time and consideration. Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number and email address provided above. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Role] [Your Firm Name, if applicable]