Pleadings and Motions
Motion Practice
Many courts require a proposed order accompany a motion, drafted to grant the relief sought. Some require submission in editable format, and local rules govern whether opposing parties may submit competing versions.
Courts frequently sign proposed orders as submitted.
Alternative Names:
Draft Order, Order Submitted with Motion
Why it Matters?
Courts sign proposed orders as submitted at high rates, which makes drafting them carefully more consequential than the effort usually devoted. An order drafted narrowly grants less than the motion sought, while one drafted broadly may be revised or rejected. Including specific operative language, deadlines, and any required findings is what produces an order that accomplishes the intended purpose.
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Why does drafting matter?
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