LOCAL CIVIL RULE 9 - PLEADING SPECIAL MATTERS

LR9.1 Three Judge Cases
LR9.2 Social Security Cases

LR9.1 Three Judge Cases

Upon filing any suit or proceeding that is thought to require a three judge court for its disposition, the party instituting the action shall give notice to the clerk and other parties in writing, stating under what provision he/she is proceeding and that a three judge court is requested. In the absence of such notice, the clerk may treat the matter as one not requiring three judges. In cases in which such notice is filed, all pleadings shall be filed in quadruplicate until it is determined that the matter is not for three judges.

LR9.2E&W Social Security Cases

Complaints filed in civil cases pursuant to Section 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 USC 405(o) [sic] (Correct site: 42 USC 405(g) ), for benefits under Titles II , XVI and XVIII of the Social Security Act shall contain, in addition to what is required under FRCvP 8(a), the following information,

A. In cases involving claims for retirement, disability, health insurance and black lung benefits, the social security number of the worker on whose wage record the application for benefits was filed (who may or may not be the plaintiff).

B. In cases involving claims for supplemental security income benefits, the social security number of the plaintiff.

 In the Eastern District, complaints submitted for filing shall be on forms furnished by the clerk or substantially in conformity therewith.

LR9.2M Social Security Cases

Complaints filed in civil cases pursuant to Section 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 USC 405(g), for benefits under Titles II, XVI and XVIII of the Social Security Act be submitted for filing on forms furnished by the clerk or substantially in conformity therewith. [Amended June 26, 2004]