Fallon County District Court, Montana Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Absent the stated notice of nonopposition or no planned written objection, and absent good cause for ex parte action, the adverse party must have an opportunity to respond before the Court rules; applicable rules and statutes set the response time.

Unless the Court has been informed the adverse party does not oppose the motion, or the adverse party opposes the relief but does not intend to file a written objection, then absent good cause to act ex parte, the adverse party is entitled to the opportunity to respond or object to the Motion before the Court makes a ruling. Timelines established by the Uniform District Court Rules, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and applicable specific statutes govern the time to be allowed for any response or objection.

Before a motion seeking specific relief is presented, opposing counsel must be contacted, and the motion must confirm that contact and state whether any party objects.

For a motion seeking specific relief, the motion must confirm that opposing counsel has been contacted regarding the motion, and also state whether any party objects to the relief requested.