Motion endorsements impose immediate obligations. A judge may grant leave on conditions, set downstream discovery timelines, or award costs payable within 30 days. This example shows how DueCounsel extracts all of these from a single endorsement.
ENDORSED by Justice [X] on April 15, 2026: The motion for summary judgment is dismissed. The Defendant shall deliver its Statement of Defence within 20 days of this endorsement. The parties shall schedule and complete examinations for discovery by July 31, 2026. Expert reports shall be exchanged 90 days before trial. Costs of $3,500 are awarded to the Defendant, payable within 30 days of this endorsement.
This is a fictional document excerpt created for demonstration purposes only.
DueCounsel extraction output
| Extracted date | Deadline type | Action item | Responsible party | Confidence | Calendar export |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 (20 days from Apr 15) | Filing deadline | Deliver Statement of Defence | Defendant | High | ICS / CSV |
| May 15, 2026 (30 days from Apr 15) | Payment deadline | Pay costs of $3,500 to Defendant | Plaintiff | High | ICS / CSV |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Discovery cutoff | Complete examinations for discovery | Both parties | High | ICS / CSV |
| 90 days before trial (TBD) | Expert report exchange | Exchange expert reports | Both parties | Medium | ICS / CSV |
Why this matters
Endorsements can impose multiple distinct obligations with different deadlines and different responsible parties — often issued in a single paragraph. Missing the costs deadline is a common oversight.
Lawyer review required
The expert report deadline depends on the trial date, which is not stated in this endorsement. Set as a placeholder and update when the trial date is scheduled.
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