LOCAL CIVIL RULE 51 - INSTRUCTIONS TO JURY; OBJECTION

LR51.1W  Jury Instructions

        When a trial is to be held before a jury, counsel for all parties shall confer and prepare proposed joint jury instructions. If counsel are unable to agree as to any specific jury instruction, a separate proposal for such instruction may be submitted. If a separate proposal is submitted, it shall be supported by a memorandum of authorities. The joint and separate proposed jury instructions shall be filed with the clerk of court and a copy shall be provided to the judge before whom the trial is to be held at least seven calendar days in advance of the date on which the jury trial is scheduled. This Rule shall not be interpreted or enforced to prevent a party from filing written requests pursuant to FRCvP 51 at the close of evidence or at such earlier time during trial as the court may reasonably direct.