Motions

(a) Content of Motions. Unless another form is elsewhere prescribed by these rules, an application for an order or other relief must be made by filing a motion for the order or relief with proof of service on all other parties. The motion must: (1) contain or be accompanied by any matter required by a specific provision of these rules governing that motion; (2) state with particularity the grounds on which it is based; and (3) set forth the order or relief sought. If a motion is supported by briefs, declarations, or other documents, they must be served and filed with the motion. (b) Response to Motion. Any party may file a response in opposition to a motion other than one for a procedural order (see subdivision (c)) within 14 days after service of the motion, but motions authorized by Rules 8, 9, and 41 may be acted upon after reasonable notice. The court may shorten or extend the time for responding to any motion. (c) Determination of Motions for Procedural Orders. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (b), the court may act upon motions for procedural orders, including any motion under Rule 26(b), without awaiting a response. Any party adversely affected by action on the motion may request reconsideration, vacation, or modification of the action. (d) Power of a Single Justice to Entertain Motions. In addition to the authority expressly conferred by these rules or by law, a single justice of the court may entertain and grant or deny any request for relief which may properly be sought by motion under these rules, with the following exceptions: (1) a single justice may not dismiss or otherwise determine an appeal or other proceeding; and (2) the court may provide by order or rule that any motion or class of motions must be acted upon by the court. The action of a single justice may be reviewed by the court. (e) Form of Documents; Number of Copies. The form of all documents relating to a motion must comply with the requirements of Rule 25, if applicable, and Rule 32. If filed by mail or third-party commercial carrier, one copy of all documents relating to a motion must be filed with the original motion. One electronic copy of all documents relating to a motion must be filed if the motion is filed electronically. (f) Motion to Dismiss Based on Ground Appeal Not Authorized by Law. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the filing of a motion to dismiss based on the ground that the appeal is not authorized by law tolls the time for filing briefs on the merits. If the motion is denied, the running of the time for filing briefs on the merits resumes upon notice of entry of the order.