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.
3. Reply: The moving party may file a reply as of right within seven (7) days of the filing of the opposition, except as to motions for summary judgment, where a reply may be filed within fourteen (14) days after the opposition is served. A reply shall not exceed ten (10) pages.
To request a continuance regarding your DALA case, you (the party seeking the continuance or "the moving party") should submit a written request (a "motion") at least seven (7) days before the event. You can send your request by mail, fax, or e-mail.
Short order of notice: A motion for short order of notice allows you to bypass the processes for ex parte and on notice motions and instead obtain a speedy hearing. The rules do not expressly provide for motions for a short order of notice. Rather, they are a matter of common practice.
After filing, the hearing itself has to happen. Your trial may or may not proceed in the lead-up to this hearing, depending on the nature of the motion. At the hearing, your attorney presents their reasoning for filing the motion and why they feel it should be granted.
If you are available on your court date but need more time to prepare, ask the judge or the court attorney for an adjournment. An adjournment means that your hearing will be rescheduled. If you cannot be in court on the assigned date, file an affidavit of unavailablity with the clerk.
Motion Date means the date on which the Parties file a motion with the Court for approval of this settlement.
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.