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CIVIL RULE NO. 5

Motions for Extensions of Time

1. All motions for extension of time shall show (a) whether there has been prior consultation with the opposing counsel or unrepresented party and the views of the opposing counsel or unrepresented party; (b) the date when the document was first due; (c) if prior extensions have been granted, the number of extensions granted and the date of expiration of the last extension; and (d) the cause for the requested extension.

2. An extension of time may be granted ex parte under Supreme Court Rule 113. However, no extension of time may be granted under Supreme Court Rule 113 after the time to file has run.

3. The court may grant an extension of time to file any document ex parte as the interests of justice may demand. However, no ex parte permission shall be granted to file any pleading after the time to file has run.

4. Anyone aggrieved by an ex parte extension of time shall be entitled to a hearing upon three days' notice.