Powder River County District Court, Montana Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Unless the Court is informed that the adverse party does not oppose or will not file a written objection, the adverse party must have an opportunity to respond before a ruling, absent good cause for ex parte action; 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.

A motion seeking specific relief must confirm opposing counsel was contacted and state whether any party objects and, if so, whether the objecting party intends to file a written objection.

C. 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. In the event of objection, the motion must state whether the objecting party will exercise the right to file a written objection.