This has already been responded to, in part -- just because a party is told to do something by a judge does not mean that he will actually do it. The court rules already require full disclosure, so obviously further action is required to get compliance, and sometimes being able to question someone directly is the fastest, most efficient means of getting the desired information. Sometimes not.
People are late with filings all the time; not permitting an opponent to correct a deficiency usually just leads to greater expense and delay on both sides, since a motion to be allowed to do so will almost always be granted (there is public policy requiring, wherever possible, decisions to be made "on the merits" -- i.e., allowing both parties to have their say and state their positions before a decision is made). So no, you do not "inform the judge" when someone is late; you can file a default, and move toward a default judgment, but if the other side attempts to correct his error/late filing, it should be permitted.
Answered on Apr 21st, 2016 at 8:35 AM