Harris Cnty. L. R. Civ. Ct. 4

As amended through August 27, 2024

Rule 4 - CONFLICTING ENGAGEMENTS

4.1Inter-County. The rules of the Eleventh Administrative Judicial Region control conflicts in settings of all cases between a Harris County court and a court not in Harris County.

4.2Intra-County. Among the trial courts sitting in Harris County:

i. Trial/Trial. A trial setting that is assigned takes precedence over a conflicting trial setting not yet assigned.

ii. Trial/Non-Trial. Trial settings take precedence over conflicting non-trial settings except as provided herein.

iii. Non-Trial/Pre-Trial. The matter that was first filed, regardless of cause number, shall take precedence over non-trial settings, non-court ordered alternate dispute resolution, and non-court ordered depositions.

4.3Waiver. The court with precedence may yield.

4.4Lead Counsel. This rule operates only where lead counsel, as defined by T.R.C.P. 8, is affected, unless the court expands coverage to other counsel.

4.5Reporting of Conflicting Engagements. It is the duty of counsel to report promptly to a court immediately upon learning of a conflicting engagement that might preclude that counsel's availability for trial.

Harris Cnty. L. R. Civ. Ct. 4

Amended effective 12/29/2022; As amended through 12/8/2023.