Rule 27. Motions

(a) Content of Motions; Response. Unless another form is required by these rules, an application for relief must be made by filing a motion, with proof of service (see Rule 25(d)[(e)]) on all other parties. The motion must

(1) contain or be accompanied by any material required by any of the rules governing such a motion,

(2) state with particularity the specific grounds on which it is based,

(3) describe the relief sought,

(4) describe the steps taken to contact the other party to determine whether the motion is opposed, and

(5) indicate if the motion is unopposed.

Motions should not be accompanied by proposed implementing orders. If a motion is supported by briefs, affidavits, or other papers, they must be served and filed with the motion. Any party may file a response or opposition to a motion within 14 days after service of the motion, but motions authorized by Rule 8 (Stay or Injunction Pending Appeal) may be acted upon after reasonable notice of the motion to all parties, and the Court may shorten or extend the time for responding to any motion.

(b) Motions for Procedural Orders. Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this rule, motions for procedural orders, including any motion for an extension of time under Rule 26(b), may be acted on at any time, without awaiting a response, and, by rule or order of the Court, motions for certain procedural orders may be disposed of by the Clerk. Any party adversely affected by such an action may, by motion, request that the Court reconsider, vacate, or modify the action within 10 days after the action is announced.

(c) Form and Length of Papers; Number of Copies. Except by permission of the Court, the form and length requirements in Rule 32 for principal briefs apply to motions and responses thereto. An original and three copies of all such papers must be filed with the Clerk, but the Court may require that additional copies be furnished.

(As amended June 14, 1994, eff. Aug. 1, 1994.)