What is an unopposed motion?

Unopposed Motions An unopposed motion in the law is one where the other party or parties to the lawsuit do not fight against or counter your request.

What does motion for Enlargement of Time mean?

An Enlargement of time refers to extension of time during which a party may plead a case, file a requisite document in court etc. The party seeks the court’s leave for granting such time when he or she files a motion for Enlargement of time.

What happens if you don’t respond to a motion?

What happens if I don’t file an opposition to the motion? If a motion is filed against you and you do not file a written opposition with the court, the judge could grant the other side’s motion automatically. It also might mean you lose the case, depending on the motion that was filed.

What is a motion deadline?

Filing Deadline: The motion must be filed with the court at least sixteen court (business) days prior to the motion date (CCP § 1005). Day one is the court day prior to the hearing. The sixteenth court day prior to the hearing is the last possible date that the motion can be filed with the court.

What does a motion to shorten time mean?

shortening time. n. an order of the court in response to the motion of a party to a lawsuit which allows setting a motion or other legal matter at a time shorter than provided by law or court rules. Shortening time is usually granted when the time for trial or some other court action is approaching and a hearing must be heard promptly by the judge.

What is a motion of extension of time?

Motion for Extension of time is an application requesting the court to extend the time allowed for the completion of some act , when that act may or must be done within a specified time. A court may, for good cause, extend the time:

What is a motion to file out of time?

A motion to file out of time is a motion to file something after the cutoff date for the filing. If your attorney has not returned your calls you should consider hiring a new attorney, and should certainly not let an appearance go by without showing up.

Are there time limits for filing motions?

In many jurisdictions, and unlike a motion to set aside judgment, there are time limits for filing a motion for a new trial and missing these time limits could result in the trial’s verdict automatically being allowed to stand. Motions are ubiquitous in both civil and criminal trials and they are essential to keeping the courts moving.