This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
To change a court date, you must get a judge's permission. You ask the judge's permission by filing a motion. This motion asks the judge to reschedule a court date. If you are asking for a new court date, it is called a continuance.
If you are asking for a new court date, it is called a continuance. If you are asking for more time to file something that the court ordered you to file, such as an answer or to produce documents, it is called a Motion to Extend Time.
Under Illinois law, a fine can be assessed in a person's absence, by what is known as an Ex Parte Judgment. An Ex Parte Judgment is a fine assessed by law to an offender who failed to appear in court on their assigned court date.
As I explained today, I need a continuance of the hearing on (date) . I ask you to reschedule because (reason): Please let me know by (date) if you will agree to a continuance. If you agree, please send me a letter or email that says that you agree to the continuance.
Filing the Motion and Notice of Motion. The Motion and the Notice of Motion need to be e-filed with the Clerk of the Court. The e-Filing system will reject your filing if you do not enter a court date on the form before e-filing it.
If you want to file a motion, the process is generally something like this: You write your motion. You file your motion with the court clerk. The court clerk inserts the date and time your motion will be heard by the judge. You “serve” (mail) your motion to the other side.
1. The purpose of a Motion for Clarification is to ask the Court to explain the provisions of a prior order of the Court that a party does not fully understand. 2. This motion is not to be used if a party contests or wishes to change the outcome with respect to an issue in the final order.
In your written motion, you should ask the judge to vacate the judgment. If you are filing the motion within 30 days of learning of the default judgment, you should say so. Include weekends and holidays when counting. The deadline cannot be a weekend or holiday.
If you see a potential for a motion to dismiss, this is an opportunity to inform the client how much legal expertise is necessary for such a filing. In other words, they will be facing a daunting challenge trying to represent themselves and will likely need an attorney more than ever.