The decision of the court shall be rendered within sixty days after the cause or matter is finally submitted or within sixty days after a motion under rule 4403, whichever is later, unless the parties agree to extend the time.
When you respond to a motion, be clear and direct about your legal position. Begin with an introduction that summarizes the nature of the motion and states your position. Develop key points to answer every argument your opponent made. Then, present your arguments in a logical sequence.
Where are motions returnable? Motions are returnable to 851 Grand Concourse Bronx, New York 10451 in room 217.
A Reply will address the points raised in the Response and provide the party's position on the points raised in the Response. This can include a rebuttal to issues of fact or law raised in the Response. A Reply should only address points raised in the Response.
If one party to a case has filed a motion with the court, the other side can file an “opposition.” An “opposition” is a written statement explaining to the judge why the other side is not entitled to whatever he is asking for in his motion.
except when made during a trial or hearingmust be in writing, unless the court permits the party to make the motion by other means. must state the grounds on which it is based and the relief or order sought. may be supported by affidavit.
Reprise. A good reply brief should reprise the themes of the opening brief, using a short introduction to set the stage. That introduction is a handy place to point out arguments that the appellee fails to address, or concessions that he is forced to make.
On a separate page or pages, write a short and plain statement of the answer to the allegations in the complaint. Number the paragraphs. The answer should correspond to each paragraph in the complaint, with paragraph 1 of the answer corresponding to paragraph 1 of the complaint, etc.