LCRLJ 7(b)
                             MOTIONS


(a)  A party who notes a motion, but decides to strike the
     motion, shall immediately notify the court and the opposing
     party that the motion is stricken.

(b)  If a moving party does not appear within thirty (30)
     minutes of the time set for a motion, and no request, for
     extension of time is received by telephone or otherwise, the
     motion shall be stricken and the non-moving party (ies) may
     be awarded costs, and if otherwise authorized, a reasonable
     attorney’s fee.

(c)  If a non-moving party does not appear within thirty
     (30) minutes of the time set for a motion, and no request
     for extension of time is received by telephone or otherwise,
     the Court may grant the motion.

(d)  The Court may, in its discretion, assess terms against
     any party failing to comply with this rule.


[Effective September 1, 2002]