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E.D. Tenn. L.R. 12.1
Extensions of Time to Respond
(a) Stipulation of Parties. If all counsel agree, parties shall be entitled to a 21 day initial
extension of time in which to respond to the complaint, to a cross-claim, or to a counterclaim.
Counsel seeking the extension shall file the stipulation pursuant to Local Rule 5.2 and provide a
copy of the stipulation to all other counsel in the case. No order is necessary for an initial extension
of time, but any extension of time beyond an initial extension shall not be allowed except by order
of the Court.
(b) Certification of Communication with Client. The Court may, in its discretion, require
that a written, signed certificate be returned to the Court verifying that counsel has communicated
with his or her client and the client was made aware of the ramifications of the request for delay.
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- www.tned.uscourts.gov
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- 2026-09-18
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- fed-district-2026-09-19
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