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E.D. Ky. LR 7.1

Motions

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(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.

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