0. ATTORNEY VALIDATION CERTIFICATE

I, [Attorney Name], certify that I have reviewed the current statutes, statewide procedural rules, and local rules governing deadline modifications in this matter on [REVIEW_DATE]; that the factual statements in this motion are accurate to the best of my knowledge; that applicable notice or conferral requirements have been satisfied or will be satisfied as represented below; and that I approve this motion for filing on behalf of [Client Name].

Signature: _____ Date: ___

Printed Name: _____ Bar No.: ____

MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME

(In the Third Judicial District Court of Salt Lake County, State of Utah)

1. CAPTION

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IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
IN AND FOR SALT LAKE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
Case No. [CASE_NUMBER]
Judge [JUDGE_NAME]

[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,

v.

[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.

2. MOTION

[Movant] respectfully moves pursuant to Utah Rules of Civil Procedure 6(b) and 7 for an extension of time to [describe act] from [CURRENT_DEADLINE] to [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE].

3. RULE 7(L) CERTIFICATION

Undersigned counsel certifies that [he/she/they] conferred with counsel for [Opposing Party] on [DATE]; [Opposing Party] [does not oppose / opposes / takes no position].

4. FACTUAL BASIS

1. On [ORDER_DATE], the Court entered [order] establishing the current deadline.
2. [Movant] has diligently [describe actions], including [FACT_DETAIL].
3. Additional time is necessary because [REASONS], despite reasonable diligence.
4. The requested extension will not affect the trial date of [TRIAL_DATE] or other scheduled deadlines.

5. LEGAL STANDARD

Rule 6(b) permits enlargement of time for good cause before expiration, and upon excusable neglect after expiration. Rule 7 outlines motion practice and requires a statement of grounds with supporting evidence.

6. ARGUMENT

1. Good Cause/Excusable Neglect. [Explain supporting circumstances].
2. Diligence. [Detail steps taken to comply].
3. Absence of Prejudice. Granting the extension will not prejudice [Non-Movant]; it promotes adjudication on the merits.

7. REQUESTED RELIEF

WHEREFORE, [Movant] requests that the Court extend the deadline for [describe act] to [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE] and grant such other relief as is just.

8. PROPOSED ORDER

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IN THE [JUDICIAL_DISTRICT] JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
IN AND FOR [COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
Case No. [CASE_NUMBER]

[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,

v.

[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME

The Court, having considered [Movant]'s Motion for Extension of Time and good cause appearing, hereby ORDERS that the deadline for [describe act] is extended to [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE]. All other deadlines remain in effect.

DATED this ___ day of ____, [YEAR].

BY THE COURT:

[JUDGE_NAME]
District Court Judge

9. SIGNATURE BLOCK

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DATED: ______, [YEAR].

[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
[STREET_ADDRESS]
[City], Utah [ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
Email: [EMAIL]

By: _____
[ATTORNEYNAME]
Utah Bar No. [BAR_NUMBER]
Attorney for [MOVING_PARTY_NAME]

10. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on [SERVICE_DATE] the foregoing was filed and served via the Utah e-filing system (MyCase) pursuant to Utah R. Civ. P. 5. Service by [method] was also made upon:

[ATTORNEY_NAME]

11. SAMPLE GOOD CAUSE NARRATIVE (TAILOR BEFORE FILING)

On March 12, 2024, [Movant] received 3,400 pages of supplemental records from a third-party provider. The materials revealed new witnesses and data points requiring expert analysis. [Movant] immediately retained the appropriate expert, who was first available on [EXPERT_MEETING_DATE], and coordinated with opposing counsel to schedule any follow-up discovery. Absent a short extension of the current [CURRENT_DEADLINE] to [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE], [Movant] cannot incorporate the new information into required submissions. Opposing counsel was contacted on [CONFERRAL_DATE] but declined to stipulate, identifying no concrete prejudice beyond a preference to maintain the existing schedule.

12. MITIGATION COMMITMENT TEMPLATE

1. Maintain the existing trial or dispositive motion dates unless the Court directs otherwise.
2. Produce all outstanding discovery or supplemental disclosures no later than [COMMITMENT_DATE].
3. Offer supplemental deposition or interview availability for affected witnesses during [DATE_RANGE] at [LOCATION].
4. Provide a status update letter to the Court and opposing counsel within [STATUS_UPDATE_WINDOW] days of the new deadline.