I am about to file a Motion in a Civil case to exclude any evidence not produced in Discovery to the date the MSJ was filed. WILL I still be able to file Case Law and Az Rules of Evidence to support my Motion to Preclude evidence? Law & Rules to support Motions ARE or ARE NOT considered EVIDENCE....?
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You don't need to file the law and rules, but you should cite them in your motion.
:) I did not cite all of them and want to Supplement my Motion so I can use 'em in the oral argument. Shall I merely name them vs explain them? Andi
You should explain each case and then give the citation. So, you would say: "as the court held in Arizona v. Smith, ..." [citation].
You can file a supplemental brief. It does not matter if it is past the discovery deadline.
hmm I have more Az Rules of Evidence that case law. Shall I merely cite the Rule - not give info, right? I intend to do this in the Supplements HOWEVER, if I file to exclude anymore evidence not disclosed in Discovery will I be preventing my additions mentioned?
No, because the law you are citing is not evidence. You should give the rule and then the citation.
Seems to me I should be able to as I am not presenting evidence I am presenting legal fact....
Correct. Law is not the same thing as discoverable evidence.
OK I will keep it shot & sweet and merely name the Rule - hope the judge knows it! Thanks so much!
Glad to help. Good luck!