Whatever happens, make sure that you file a Request to Submit for Decision and a proposed order. If the other party files a Memorandum Opposing the Motion, you may file a Reply Memorandum Supporting the Motion, but only to respond to something being raised for the first time in the opposing memorandum. Choose the right one for your situation from the forms section below. Step 3: Wait, respond to any other paperwork, and then file a Request to Submit for Decision and proposed order If the other parties do not agree, you will need to have them served with the papers. If you know the other parties in your case agree with your motion, ask them to sign your motion and write down that they agree with what you are asking for in your motion. Step 2: Serve the other parties in your case

Because you are the party filing the motion, you are the 'moving party.' The other party is sometimes called the 'opposing party.'Īre you filing exhibits with your motion? If yes, read more about exhibits below.

If you aren't sure about the page limits, read Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 7(q). Most motions can be up to 15 double-spaced pages.The judge might grant the request for hearing or might decide the motion based on the papers without a hearing. You can request a hearing as part of the motion.Cite any statutes, ordinances, rules, or appellate opinions that support your arguments.Be clear about what you want the judge to order. Include relevant details that support what you are asking for. Say what you want and why you want it.For example, if you need to ask the court to change discovery deadlines in your case, you can call your motion 'Motion to Change Discovery Deadlines.' Title the motion to say what you want the court to order.Make your motion easy to read to help the judge understand it. Here are some tips to help you with your motion:

Choose the right one for your situation from the forms section below.

Motion for summary judgment