EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER

(Utah District Court – Template)

[// GUIDANCE: Crafted for emergency relief under Utah R. Civ. P. 65A and applicable Utah Code provisions (e.g., Utah Code §§ 78B-6-1101 et seq., 13-24-3). Confirm compliance with district court local supplemental rules, electronic filing standards (UCJA Rule 4-503), and any standing orders of the assigned judge.]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Caption ..................................................................................................................... 1
2. Ex Parte Application and Notice ............................................................................. 2
3. Memorandum of Law .............................................................................................. 4
   3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 4
   3.2 Procedural Background ............................................................................ 4
   3.3 Legal Standard (Utah R. Civ. P. 65A) ...................................................... 5
   3.4 Argument ................................................................................................... 6
   3.4.1 Immediate and Irreparable Harm ................................................. 6
   3.4.2 Likelihood of Success on the Merits ............................................ 7
   3.4.3 Balance of Hardships and Public Interest .................................... 8
   3.5 Requested Relief and Security ................................................................. 9
4. Counsel Certification Regarding Notice .............................................................. 10
5. [Proposed] Order .................................................................................................. 12
6. Certificate of Service (Utah R. Civ. P. 5) ............................................................. 14

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1. CAPTION

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IN THE [JUDICIAL DISTRICT] DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH
[COUNTY] COUNTY

[PLAINTIFF NAME], ) Case No. [Case Number]
Plaintiff, )
v. ) EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR
) TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER
[DEFENDANT NAME], )
Defendant. ) Judge: [Judge Name]

2. EX PARTE APPLICATION AND NOTICE

TO: [Opposing Counsel/Party]

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that [Moving Party] seeks ex parte issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order under Utah R. Civ. P. 65A(b). The application will be presented to the Honorable [Judge Name] on [Hearing Date] at [Time], or as soon thereafter as the Court may hear the matter, at [Courthouse Address].

Immediate and irreparable harm will occur before this matter can be heard on regular notice because [Describe urgent harm: e.g., wrongful eviction, misappropriation of trade secrets, interference with statutory rights, destruction of evidence]. Monetary damages and legal remedies are inadequate to prevent or repair the threatened injury.

Notice was [provided/not provided]. On [Date] at [Time], [Counsel Name] contacted [Opposing Counsel/Party] via [telephone/email/personal service], as further detailed in the Counsel Certification. [// GUIDANCE: If notice cannot be provided, describe efforts made and specific reasons supporting relief without notice consistent with Rule 65A(b)(1)(A).]

This application relies on the Verified [Complaint/Petition], supporting declarations/affidavits of [Names], the Memorandum of Law, the Counsel Certification Regarding Notice, and the [Proposed] Order submitted contemporaneously.

DATED: [MM/DD/YYYY]

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Respectfully submitted,

[LAW FIRM NAME]

By: _____
[ATTORNEY NAME], Utah Bar No. [Number]
Attorneys for [Moving Party]

3. MEMORANDUM OF LAW

3.1 Introduction

[// GUIDANCE: Provide an overview of the relief requested and the emergency circumstances necessitating ex parte action.]

3.2 Procedural Background

1. Filing Date: [Date complaint/petition filed]
2. Service Status: [Describe service efforts]
3. Prior Orders or Agreements: [Identify any prior injunctions or stipulations]
4. Events Creating Urgency: [Chronological summary establishing imminent harm]

3.3 Legal Standard (Utah R. Civ. P. 65A)

Rule 65A(b) authorizes issuance of a temporary restraining order without notice if (1) it clearly appears from specific facts shown by affidavit or verified complaint that immediate and irreparable injury will result before the adverse party can be heard, and (2) the applicant’s attorney certifies in writing the efforts made to give notice and reasons why notice should not be required. Courts consider (a) likelihood of success on the merits, (b) irreparable harm, (c) balance of hardships, and (d) the public interest. See Osmond v. Litster, 2017 UT App 108, ¶ 13; First Equity Fed., Inc. v. Phillips Dev., LC, 2002 UT 56, ¶ 11.

3.4 Argument

3.4.1 Immediate and Irreparable Harm

[// GUIDANCE: Detail the imminent harm with citations to supporting affidavits. Explain why harm is irreparable and why delay would render relief ineffective.]

3.4.2 Likelihood of Success on the Merits

[// GUIDANCE: Analyze the claims with Utah statutory and case law support (e.g., Utah Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Utah Code § 13-24-2; contract enforcement precedents). Address defenses.]

3.4.3 Balance of Hardships and Public Interest

[// GUIDANCE: Demonstrate how the requested relief maintains the status quo, minimizes prejudice to Respondent, and aligns with public policy (e.g., consumer protection, preservation of property).]

3.5 Requested Relief and Security

[// GUIDANCE: Specify the requested injunctive terms, request scheduling of a preliminary injunction hearing pursuant to Rule 65A(b)(2), and address bond/security requirements under Rule 65A(c).]

4. COUNSEL CERTIFICATION REGARDING NOTICE

I, [Counsel Name], certify under penalty of perjury pursuant to Utah law that:

1. I represent [Moving Party] in this matter.
2. On [Date] at [Time], I notified [Opposing Counsel/Party] of the intent to seek an ex parte Temporary Restraining Order by [method].
3. The response received was [Summarize response/no response].
4. If notice was not provided, I made the following diligent efforts: [Detail efforts]. Notice should be excused because [Explain exigent circumstances consistent with Utah R. Civ. P. 65A(b)(1)(A)].
5. I informed [Opposing Counsel/Party] that the application would be presented on [Hearing Date] at [Time] in [Courtroom].

Executed on [MM/DD/YYYY] at [City, State]. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

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[COUNSEL NAME], Utah Bar No. [Number]

5. [PROPOSED] ORDER

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IN THE [JUDICIAL DISTRICT] DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH
[COUNTY] COUNTY

[CAPTION SAME AS ABOVE]

[PROPOSED] TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

The Court, having reviewed the Ex Parte Application of [Moving Party], supporting affidavits, and counsel’s certification, FINDS that immediate and irreparable injury will result before the adverse party can be heard. It is ORDERED:

1. The Ex Parte Application is GRANTED pursuant to Utah R. Civ. P. 65A(b).
2. [Specify detailed injunctive provisions, including prohibitions or mandatory directives.]
3. Respondent shall appear on [Date] at [Time] in Courtroom [Number] to show cause why a preliminary injunction should not issue.
4. [Service] Moving Party shall serve this Order, the Application, and all supporting documents on Respondent by [method] on or before [Date], with proof of service filed forthwith.
5. [Security] Moving Party shall post security in the amount of $[Amount] pursuant to Utah R. Civ. P. 65A(c) by [Date].
6. This Order shall expire at [Time] on [Date], unless extended for good cause or by consent as permitted under Rule 65A(b)(2).

DATED: _____ _____
Judge [JUDGE NAME]
Utah District Court

6. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (Utah R. Civ. P. 5)

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on [Date], I served the foregoing EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER on the following:

[Service List: Name, Firm, Address, Email]

☐ Utah Court’s electronic filing system (MyCase)
☐ E-Mail (consent obtained per Utah R. Civ. P. 5(b)(3)(A))
☐ U.S. Mail, Postage Prepaid
☐ Overnight Delivery
☐ Personal Service by [Process Server]

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date: [Date]

[NAME OF DECLARANT]

[// GUIDANCE: Attach supporting affidavits, exhibits, and any district-specific emergency motion forms.]