Local Rule 7.0: Motions
D. Vt. — Civil rule
Rule 7. Motions.
(a) Generally.
(1) Title. The court will not consider any motion unless it contains the word "motion" in the title.
(2) Memorandum in Support. Unless presented at trial, all written motions must be accompanied by, or contain, a memorandum of law concisely stating the legal contentions and supporting authorities. A copy of each motion and memorandum must be served on all opposing parties.
(3) Memorandum in Opposition. Unless the judge extends the deadline:
(A) a memorandum opposing dispositive motions, such as a motion to dismiss or motion for summary judgment, must be filed no more than 30 days after the motion is served;
(B) a memorandum in opposition to all other motions must be filed no more than 14 days after the motion is served.
(4) Length of Memorandum. Unless the judge grants prior leave:
(A) a memorandum supporting or opposing a dispositive motion must not exceed 25 pages, excluding exhibits and attachments; and
(B) a memorandum supporting or opposing a non-dispositive motion must not exceed 15 pages, excluding exhibits and attachments.
(5) Reply Memorandum. A reply memorandum must:
(A) be filed no more than 14 days after an opposing memorandum; and
(B) not exceed 10 pages, excluding exhibits and attachments.
(6) Oral Argument. Motions are decided without oral argument unless scheduled by the Court. Parties may make a written request for oral argument, which is subject to the discretion of the presiding judge.
(7) Attempt to Reach Agreement. A party filing a non-dispositive motion must certify that the party has made a good faith attempt to obtain the opposing party's agreement to the requested relief. If obtained, the statement of agreement must be in the body of the motion, and the word "Stipulated" must be in the document caption. This requirement does not apply to motions involving incarcerated pro se litigants.
(8) Pending Matters in Stayed Cases. When the court grants a stay, it may dismiss any pending motions without prejudice.
(b) Motion for Continuance of Trial. A motion to continue a trial must contain counsel's certification that the represented party has been notified of the request.
(c) Motion for Reconsideration. A motion to reconsider a court order, other than one governed by Fed. R. Civ. P. 59 or 60, must be filed within 14 days from the date of the order.