LOCAL CIVIL RULE 62 - STAY OF
PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE A JUDGMENT

LR62.1  Petitions to Stay Execution of State Court Judgments
LR62.2  Supersedeas Bond

LR62.1  Petitions to Stay Execution of State Court Judgments

        A.    A plaintiff who seeks a stay of enforcement of a state court judgment or order shall attach to the petition a copy of each state court opinion and judgment involving the matter to be presented. The petition shall also state whether or not the same plaintiff has previously sought relief arising out of the same matter from this court or from any other federal court. The reasons for denying relief given by any court that has considered the matter shall also be attached. If reasons for the ruling were not given in a written opinion, a copy of the relevant portions of the transcript shall be supplied.

        B.    If any issue is raised that was not raised, or has not been fully exhausted, in state court, the petition shall state the reasons why such action has not been taken.

        C.    This court's opinion in any such action shall separately state each issue raised by the petition and rule expressly on each issue stating the reasons for each ruling made.

        D.    If the same petitioner has previously filed in this court an application to stay enforcement of a state court judgment or for habeas corpus relief, the case shall be allotted to the judge who considered the prior matter.

LR62.2  Supersedeas Bond

        A supersedeas bond staying execution of a money judgment shall be in the amount of the judgment plus 20% of the amount to cover interest, costs and any award of damages for delay, unless the court directs otherwise. [Amended June 28, 2002]