US · rules
3d Cir. L.A.R. 27.4
Motions for Summary Action
a) A party may move for summary action affirming, enforcing, vacating, remanding,
modifying, setting aside or reversing a judgment, decree or order, alleging that no substantial
question is presented or that subsequent precedent or a change in circumstances warrants such
action. In addition, the court may sua sponte list a case for summary action.
b) Except for a change in circumstances or a change in law, motions for summary action
or dismissal should be filed before appellant’s brief is due. The court or the clerk may at any
time refer a motion for summary action to a merits panel and direct that briefs be filed.
Source: Third Circuit Internal Operating Procedures 10.6 (1990)
Cross-references: 28 U.S.C. §2106; FRAP 27; Third Circuit Internal Operating
Procedure 10.6 (1994)
Committee Comments: No substantive change from current practice or IOP 10.6 is
intended. The filing of a motion for summary action does not stay
the regular briefing schedule set forth in FRAP 31(a).
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- 2026-09-18
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- 2026-09-18
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