You can request a hearing as part of the motion. The judge might grant the request for hearing or might decide the motion based on the papers without a hearing.The motion must be in writing unless made during a hearing or trial, must state the relief requested, and must state the grounds for the relief requested. A party may amend its pleading only with the court's permission or the opposing party's written consent. If the court has not ruled on the motion, a party may file a response, which may not exceed 2 pages, within 7 days after service of the notice. ¶14 The Bresees next argue that the district court erred in denying the motion to amend their complaint. A person who challenges an order or determination may only raise an issue or argument during the special adjudicative proceeding. In this motion, Defendants seek leave of court to amend their answer to assert a counterclaim against Plaintiff. A party may amend its pleading once without leave of the court at any time before the answer, demurrer, or motion to strike is filed. Rule 6(b) Utah Rules of Civil Procedure (URCP) states that the court may extend a deadline "with or without motion or notice" for good cause.