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                                  FWMCLR 8.2
                                    MOTIONS

a. Time for Hearing

Motions shall be filed and served as follows:

  1. Motion Requested at Time of Trial Setting:  If a motion date is set at the
     same time the case is set for trial then the moving party's brief and all
     supporting documents shall be served on the opposing party and filed with the
     court at least 14 days before the date scheduled for the hearing.

  2. Motion Requested at Time Other than at Trial Setting: If a motion is filed
     at any other time by either party, the moving party must file a note for
     motion, the moving party's brief, and all supporting documents at the time the
     motion is filed.  The note for motion and supporting documents shall be served
     and filed with the court at least 21 days before the date requested for the
     hearing by the moving party.

b. Responsive Documents

The non-moving party's brief and all supporting documents shall be served and
filed at least 7 days before the date scheduled for the hearing.  The moving
party's reply and all supporting documents shall be served and filed at least 2
days before the date scheduled for the hearing.

c. Proof of Service

The parties must file suitable proof showing that the opposing party was served
with the documents filed by the party.
	

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