MCF No.

44
Motion for Time Extension
for Appeal Brief

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MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE APPEAL

BRIEF UNDER RULE 44

(name)
moves for an extension of fifteen (15) days to file an appeal brief
and states:
appellant.
1. Movant is the
appellee.
2. On ______, movant received the
notice to file appellants brief.
appellants brief.
3. The period to file the movants brief will expire on _________.
4. Movant cannot file the appeal brief on the due date because
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
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PROOF OF SERVICE
A copy of this Motion was served upon:
Persons Name Method Place Served Date Served
Personal Service
Licensed Courier
Registered Mail
Facsimile or Other
Electronic Means
Personal Service
Licensed Courier
Registered Mail
Facsimile or Other
Electronic Means
Personal Service
Licensed Courier
Registered Mail
Facsimile or Other
Electronic Means
Personal Service
Licensed Courier
Registered Mail
Facsimile or Other
Electronic Means
Proof of such service is attached to this Motion as an Annex.

Date Party/Partys Counsel Name and Signature

ORDER
After the review of the Motion, the same is
granted. The Movant is given an additional 15 days until ___________________
(date)
to file an appeal brief.
denied because ____________________________________________________.
set for hearing on __________________________.
(date)

Presiding Judge Date

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
PERIOD FOR FILING FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
Extension of time for the filing of briefs will not be allowed, except for good and
sufficient cause, and only if the motion for extension is filed before the expiration of the
time sought to be extended. (Rule 44.12)

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