Local Rules of Court

 

RULE 11 - Leave to Move or Plead

Except in actions for forcible entry and detainer or in replevin, when a party in any case is not prepared to move or plead on the answer day, one (1) extension of time may be obtained upon application to the court for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days. Notice by the moving party shall be served on the opposing party or counsel, as applicable, and whenever possible, obtain consent of the opposing party or counsel. Any leave to move or plead thereafter may be had only with the approval of the court, with notice to opposing party or counsel, and for good cause shown. Consent of opposing party or counsel shall not, in and of itself, constitute good cause. Applications for extensions of time, regardless of consent of opposing counsel, must be filed at least one (1) day prior to the due date.