EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER

(Wyoming District Court – Template)

[// GUIDANCE: Prepared for TRO practice pursuant to Wyo. R. Civ. P. 65 and related statutory provisions (e.g., Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-28-101 et seq.). Confirm compliance with local district court rules, electronic filing protocols (W.R.C.P. 5.1), and any administrative orders governing emergency motions.]

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 (Wyo. R. Civ. P. 65) ......................................................... 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 Equities 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 (Wyo. R. Civ. P. 5) ............................................................ 14

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1. CAPTION

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT, [JUDICIAL DISTRICT] JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN AND FOR [COUNTY] COUNTY, WYOMING

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

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 Wyo. R. Civ. P. 65(b). The application will be presented to the Honorable [Judge Name] on [Hearing Date] at [Time], or as soon thereafter as the Court is available, at [Courthouse Address].

Immediate and irreparable harm will occur before this matter can be heard on regular notice because [Describe imminent harm: e.g., destruction of property, interference with mineral rights, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of statutory duties]. Monetary damages or other legal remedies are inadequate, and delay would defeat the Court’s ability to maintain the status quo.

Counsel [provided / attempted / seeks waiver of] notice to [Opposing Counsel/Party] on [Date] at [Time] via [telephone/email/fax/personal service], as described in the Counsel Certification. [// GUIDANCE: If notice is excused, articulate specific efforts and reasons consistent with Wyo. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(1)(B).]

This application is supported by the Verified [Complaint/Petition], affidavits/declarations of [Names], the accompanying 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], WSB No. [Number]
Attorneys for [Moving Party]

3. MEMORANDUM OF LAW

3.1 Introduction

[// GUIDANCE: Summarize the emergency, relief sought, and legal authority supporting ex parte relief.]

3.2 Procedural Background

1. Case Filed: [Date complaint/petition filed]
2. Service Status: [Describe service or waiver]
3. Prior Proceedings: [Identify prior injunctions, administrative actions, or agreements]
4. Events Creating Urgency: [Timeline demonstrating imminent harm]

3.3 Legal Standard (Wyo. R. Civ. P. 65)

Rule 65(b) permits a temporary restraining order without notice when specific facts in affidavits or a verified complaint clearly show that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result before the adverse party can be heard, and the movant’s attorney certifies efforts to provide notice and reasons why notice should not be required. Courts consider (1) likelihood of success on the merits, (2) irreparable harm, (3) balance of equities, and (4) the public interest. See Amoco Prod. Co. v. Vill. of Gambell, 480 U.S. 531 (1987) (applied by Wyoming courts); True Oil Co. v. Sinclair Oil Corp., 771 P.2d 781 (Wyo. 1989).

3.4 Argument

3.4.1 Immediate and Irreparable Harm

[// GUIDANCE: Provide detailed factual support for the imminent harm. Reference specific paragraphs in supporting affidavits and explain why legal remedies are inadequate.]

3.4.2 Likelihood of Success on the Merits

[// GUIDANCE: Analyze substantive claims under Wyoming law (e.g., breach of contract, property rights, statutory violations). Cite relevant Wyoming Supreme Court authority and statutes.]

3.4.3 Balance of Equities and Public Interest

[// GUIDANCE: Demonstrate that the requested relief preserves the status quo, minimizes prejudice to Defendant, and advances public policy (e.g., protection of natural resources, enforcement of agreements).]

3.5 Requested Relief and Security

[// GUIDANCE: Specify the injunctive terms sought, request a preliminary injunction hearing within the time limits of Rule 65(b), and address bond requirements under Rule 65(c).]

4. COUNSEL CERTIFICATION REGARDING NOTICE

I, [Counsel Name], certify under penalty of perjury pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-14-102 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 [Describe 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 Wyo. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(1)(B)].
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], WSB No. [Number]

5. [PROPOSED] ORDER

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT, [JUDICIAL DISTRICT] JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN AND FOR [COUNTY] COUNTY, WYOMING

[CAPTION SAME AS ABOVE]

[PROPOSED] TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

The Court, having considered Plaintiff’s Ex Parte Application, supporting affidavits, and counsel’s certification, FINDS that immediate and irreparable injury will result before Defendant can be heard. It is ORDERED:

1. The Ex Parte Application is GRANTED pursuant to Wyo. R. Civ. P. 65(b).
2. Defendant, and all persons acting in concert with Defendant, are enjoined from:
   a. [Specify prohibited conduct];
   b. [Specify additional restraints or mandatory directives].
3. Defendant shall appear on [Date] at [Time] in Courtroom [Number] to show cause why a preliminary injunction should not issue.
4. Plaintiff shall serve this Order, the Application, and supporting papers by [method] on or before [Date], and promptly file proof of service.
5. Plaintiff shall post security in the amount of $[Amount] pursuant to Wyo. R. Civ. P. 65(c) by [Date].
6. This Order shall remain in effect until [Expiration Date/Time], unless extended or modified by further order of the Court.

DATED: _____ _____
District Judge [JUDGE NAME]

6. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (Wyo. 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]

☐ Wyoming Courts e-filing system (if applicable)
☐ E-Mail (consent obtained)
☐ U.S. Mail, First-Class
☐ 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 cover sheets or scheduling forms required by the Court.]