Motion Timeline

Question 1

A reply must ensure delivery to all parties no later than the close of the next business day after the time the reply papers are filed.

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

A regularly noticed motion must be served at least 16 court days before the hearing date.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

An opposition must be filed and served at least 9 court days prior to the hearing date.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

An opposition to a motion for summary judgment must be filed and served no less than:

Answer 4

20 calendar days prior to the hearing.

Question 5

A reply to a regularly noticed motion must be filed and served at least 5 court days before the hearing date.

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

Service of the opposition and reply must ensure delivery to all parties no later than the close of the next business day after the opposing papers are filed.

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

A motion served by electronic service must be served 16 court days plus 2 court days before the hearing date.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

A reply to a motion for summary judgment must be filed and served no less than:

Answer 8

11 calendar days before the hearing

Question 9

A motion served by mail must be served 16 court days plus 5 calendar days before the hearing date.

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

Motions for summary judgment must be served:

Answer 10

81 calendar days before the hearing date

Question 11

How must opposition papers be served?

Answer 11

Service must be reasonably calculated to ensure delivery no later than the close of the next business day after filing.

Question 12

What is the key difference in timing between regular motions and MSJs?

Answer 12

Regular motions use court days

MSJs use calendar days