LCR 7
                               MOTIONS PRACTICE


     (1)  Filing and Noting Motion for Hearing.  A note for motion
substantially in the form found in Exhibit C shall be filed with the Clerk at
the time the motion is filed and served on the parties in accordance with CR
6(d).  To assure that timely and complete delivery of the court file to the
court, notes for motion calendars should be filed with the Clerk's office by
noon on the Thursday preceding the Monday calendar on which hearing is requested.

     (2)  Failure of Party to Appear.  If no one appears in opposition to a
duly noted motion, the court may grant the relief requested upon proper proof
of notice.  If no one appears for a motion, it will be stricken.

     (3)  Continuances of Motions.  Counsel, by agreement, may continue any
motion by executing a stipulation of continuance or by orally stipulating on
the record in court to a continuance.  Continuances shall not be granted by
telephone.  Upon agreement of counsel to continue or strike a hearing, counsel
for the moving party shall advise the court of the agreement to continue or
strike the hearing at the time of the agreement and no later than one day prior
to the hearing.

     (4)  Time Allowed for Argument.   Each side shall be limited to 10 minutes
unless granted leave by the court.  Parties anticipating argument that will
require longer than 20 minutes total time shall obtain a special hearing date
and time from the Court Administrator.

     (5)  Hearing of Ex Parte Matters.

     (a)  Scope.   This rule applies to all temporary restraining orders,
orders to show cause, and all other ex parte matters.

     (b)  Notice to Opposing Counsel.  Unless notice is specifically excluded
by statute, no ex parte order shall be presented without notice to opposing
counsel.  If counsel for any party has appeared either formally or informally,
notice is required.  If necessary, notice may be by telephone.

     (c)  Court File.  Counsel is required to obtain the court file when
presenting ex parte matters, except for agreed orders other than domestic
relations decrees.

     (6)  Working Copies Are Required.

     (a)  When filing a motion, provide a conformed working copy to the judge.
Working copies may not be emailed or faxed to the court.

     (b)  Any pleading filed with the Clerk of Court requiring affirmative
action by the Clerk shall indicate the need for said action by placing under
the caption of the pleading "(Clerk's Action Required.)"