Montana Code Annotated 2001

MCA ContentsSearchPart Contents

Title 25, Chapter 19 -- UNIFORM DISTRICT COURT RULES


     Rule 3. Ex parte matters.
     (a) Extensions of time to further plead, file briefs, continue a hearing on a motion and other permissible ex parte matters, may be granted by order of the court upon written application.
     (b) Prior to the issuance of an ex parte order, the attorney seeking such order must file a written certification with the court declaring that opposing counsel has been contacted and given reasonable notice of:
     (A) the time and place of the ex parte conference or meeting;
     (B) the substance of the order sought;
     (C) whether counsel opposes the motion.
     (c) All requests for extension of time or continuance or other ex parte matters shall be accompanied by an appropriate form or order, with sufficient copies for the clerk to mail to adverse parties.

     History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987.

Previous SectionHelpNext Section
Provided by Montana Legislative Services