Rule 9. Motions and other papers.
A. APPLICATION. An application to the court for an order must be by motion, which, unless made during a hearing or trial, must be in writing. A motion must state with particularity the grounds for the motion and must set forth the relief or order sought. The requirement of writing is fulfilled if the motion is stated in a written notice of the hearing on the motion.
B. OPPOSITION. Any party opposing a motion must do so in writing within 10 days of service.
C. GENERAL RULES. The rules applicable to captions, signing, and other matters of form and the method and proof of service of pleadings apply to all motions and other papers provided for by these rules.
History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. February 9, 1990, eff. June 1, 1990.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 23. Montana Justice and City Court Rules of Civil Procedure
Rule 2. Commencement of action
Rule 3. Place of trial or venue
Rule 4. Persons -- jurisdiction -- process -- service
Rule 5. Service and filing of pleadings and other papers, excluding summons
Rule 8. Amendment of pleadings
Rule 9. Motions and other papers
Rule 10. Naming of parties to action
Rule 11. Substitution of parties
Rule 12. Joinder of claims and parties necessary for just adjudication