Local Rule LR 7.1: Motions
W.D. Ky. — Civil rule
LR 7.1 Motions
(a) Generally. A motion must state with particularity the grounds for the motion, the relief sought, and the legal argument necessary to support it.
(b) Motions for an Extension of Time. Subject to any deadlines established by the Court, parties may extend time limits by agreed order. Absent an agreed order, the party seeking the extension must file a motion setting forth the reasons for the extension and whether other parties consent. A response opposing the motion must be filed within 7 days of service of the motion.
(c) Time for Filing Responses and Replies. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a party opposing a motion must file a response within 21 days of service of the motion. Failure to timely respond to a motion may be grounds for granting the motion. A party may file a reply within 14 days of service of the response.
(d) Page Limitations. Motions and responses may not exceed 25 pages without leave of Court. Replies may not exceed 15 pages without leave of Court.
(e) Proposed Order. A party filing a motion must also file a separate proposed order. Any proposed order imposing sanctions must be provided separately from a proposed order pertaining to any other matter.
(f) Hearing or Oral Arguments on Motions. A party may request a hearing or oral argument in a motion, response, or reply.
(g) Submission to the Court. A motion is submitted to the Court for decision after completion of the hearing or oral argument – or if none – after the reply is filed, or the time for filing the response or reply has expired.
(h) Copies of Cited Authority. If a motion, response, or reply contains a citation to any authority not available electronically, a copy of the authority must be attached.