This book can help you fill out the right forms to file or respond to a motion. If trial has already been set, the trial judge will hear the motion for leave to amend before the trial.The key takeaways are to complete the necessary forms, make copies, pay the filing fee, serve the defendant, and attend the court date. Proposals to amend, delete or add rules shall not become final without a "second reading," unless a critical emergency exists (Education Code Section 45260). B. The purpose of the statute is to require plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases to make a threshold showing that their claim is meritorious. Applications required; form. Santa Clara Valley Chapter. Meeting. Southern Pacific R. K.. Union Pacific y. We affirm the denial of plaintiff's motion to amend the judgment. The trial court granted defendant's Motion, and plaintiff appealed.