Rule 4 - Pleadings and motions(A) Form of pleadings and motions; Copies of complaint. (1) Except for documents that are filed electronically, as provided in subdivision(A)(2), all pleadings and motions shall be typewritten or printed on 8 ½ by 11 paper, securely bound at the top. Because of filing and binding requirements, the top one and one-half inches of all pages of all papers shall be left blank. The caption of every complaint shall state the name and address of each plaintiff and defendant. Except as provided in R.C. 2743.75, the only defendant in this court is the state but, pursuant to R.C. 2743.02(E) and R.C. 2743.13, the caption shall also name as defendant each state department, board, office, commission, agency, institution or other instrumentality whose actions are alleged as the basis for the complaint. The plaintiff shall file a sufficient number of copies of the complaint to permit the clerk to retain one copy and to serve a copy of the complaint upon each named defendant and upon the attorney general.
The caption of every motion and pleading subsequent to the complaint shall include the number of the case, the name of the first party plaintiff and the first party defendant. Each paper filed shall be identified by title and shall bear the name, Supreme Court Registration Number, mailing addresses, e-mail and telephone number of trial counsel. Where a paper is filed by a party without counsel, the paper shall bear the party's name, mailing and e-mail addresses and telephone number. Any non-conforming filings may be rejected by the clerk.
(2)Electronic Filing of Court Documents(a) The Administrative Rules Regarding Electronic Filing in the Court of Claims, as amended from time to time, governs practice and procedures to be followed regarding the filing of court documents.(b) All documents filed electronically shall conform substantially to the requirements of these Rules and the most current version of the Court's Administrative Rules Regarding Electronic Filing. The filing party or, if represented, counsel, shall be responsible for determining the most current version of the Administrative Rules and complying with it. Any non-conforming filings may be rejected by the clerk.(B)Extension of time. All extensions of time shall be made by written motion which states the specific basis of the extension and which is supported by documentation and, if appropriate, affidavit. Motions for extension of time may be determined ex parte in accordance with Civil Rule 6(B)(1). Motions for extension of time shall be accompanied by a proposed order which states the duration of the extension.(C)Submission of hearing and motions. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, motions shall be determined without oral argument. The movant shall serve and file with the motion a brief written statement of reasons in support of the motion and the authorities upon which the movant relies. If the motion requires the consideration of facts not appearing of record, the movant shall also serve and file copies of all the evidence which supports movant's motion. Each party opposing the motion shall serve and file, within fourteen days after service of the movant's motion, a brief written statement of reasons in opposition to the motion and the authorities upon which the party relies. If the motion requires the consideration of facts not appearing of record, the party shall also serve and file copies of all evidence in opposition to the motion. Reply briefs may be served within seven days after service of the response to the motion. Additional briefs may be filed only upon a showing of the necessity therefore and with leave of court.(D)Motion for summary judgment; Date of non-oral hearing. All motions for summary judgment filed pursuant to Civil Rule 56 are hereby set for a non-oral hearing date on the thirty-sixth day following the filing of the motion for summary judgment. Motions shall be deemed submitted to the court for non-oral hearing on that date. Any party seeking to change the hearing date must do so by entry signed by the court.(E)Page limitations. Supporting, opposing, or memorandum briefs shall not exceed fifteen pages in length, exclusive of attachments. Reply briefs shall not exceed seven pages in length, exclusive of attachments. Applications for leave to file a long brief shall be by motion that sets forth the unusual and extraordinary circumstances which necessitate the filing of a long brief.(F)Report of the Special Master. The special master shall submit to the court a report and recommendation on the merits of the case not later than seven business days from the latter of, 1) the date the public office or person responsible for public records files the response or motion to dismiss, or both, or 2) the last date of receipt of any additional information or documentation from the parties as required by the special master under R.C. 2743.75(E)(3)(c).