[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Today's Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Request for Extension Time to File Responsive Pleading — [Case Name or Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to request an extension of time to file a responsive pleading in the matter mentioned above as per the rules and regulations of the court. Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond my control, it has become necessary for me to seek this extension of time. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that I am actively working on my responsive pleading. I have been diligently engaging with my legal counsel and working on compiling the necessary information and documents to draft a responsive pleading that fully addresses the claims raised against me. However, due to the complexity and extensive nature of this case, additional time is required to ensure a thorough and comprehensive response aligning with the rules of procedure. In light of the above, I kindly request an extension of [number of days requested] days from the original deadline of [original deadline date] to submit my responsive pleading. I believe that this additional time will allow me to prepare a well-reasoned and accurate response, ultimately benefiting the court's understanding of the case. To ensure timely communication, I have previously made use of fax transmission to send and receive legal documents. However, I regret to inform you that the fax machine in my office recently encountered irreparable technical difficulties. Consequently, I have resorted to alternative means of communication, such as email and certified mail, to ensure the uninterrupted progress of this case. To officially notify the court and opposing counsel of this situational change, I enclosed a notarized copy of this letter for substitution of the fax previously used for communication purposes. This replacement letter seeks to update the court and opposing counsel about my inability to send or receive faxes until the issue is resolved. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused as a result of this unfortunate circumstance. I assure you that I am committed to ensuring a fair and just resolution to this matter. In case of any further updates or clarifications necessary, please do not hesitate to contact me via email or phone. Thank you for your understanding and consideration in granting this extension request. I greatly appreciate your attention to this matter and will promptly comply with any instructions or requests made by the court or opposing counsel. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Case Name or Number, if applicable] [Email Address] [Phone Number] Enclosure: Replacement of Fax Letter [Notarized]