Rule 20-1 Time for Hearing on Motion

(a) Counsel shall make a reasonable effort to expedite litigation consistent with the interests of his or her client. The Court shall hear a motion for new trial as promptly as possible. A ruling on such motion shall be rendered within the time period required by law and on the record, provided that the motion is complete and the transcript and post-hearing motions or other matters are submitted.

(b) The Court shall monitor the progress of each case. Priority should ordinarily be given to cases pending the longest.