STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER

(Utah District Court – General Civil Matters)

[// GUIDANCE: Provide a clear showing of diligence and good cause. Identify the discovery tier and confirm the stipulation remains within tier limits unless the Court approves modifications.]

1. CAPTION

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IN THE [JUDICIAL DISTRICT NUMBER] JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
IN AND FOR [COUNTY] COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH

[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Case No. [CASE NUMBER]
Judge [JUDGE NAME]
[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.

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[ATTORNEY OR SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY]
Name: [NAME] (Utah Bar No. [NUMBER])
Firm: [LAW FIRM NAME]
Address: [STREET ADDRESS]
City, State ZIP: [CITY], Utah [ZIP]
Telephone: [TEL] | Facsimile: [FAX]
E-Mail: [EMAIL]
Attorney for [PARTY NAME]

2. STIPULATION

The Parties stipulate and agree as follows:

1. Background.
   - The Court entered a Scheduling Order on [DATE], designating this case as Tier [1/2/3].
   - [Summarize discovery progress, pending motions, and trial settings].

2. Stipulated Adjustments.
   a. [TERM 1: e.g., “Fact discovery is extended to [DATE], remaining within the Tier [#] discovery limits.”]
   b. [TERM 2: e.g., “Expert disclosures under Rule 26(a)(4) shall be exchanged by [DATE].”]
   c. [TERM 3: e.g., “Dispositive motions shall be filed by [DATE] and set for hearing pursuant to Rule 7.”]
   d. [Additional terms, including ADR deadlines or trial readiness dates.]

3. Authority. This stipulation is submitted pursuant to Utah R. Civ. P. 6(b) and 16, and is supported by good cause because [JUSTIFICATION].

4. Reservation. Except as expressly modified herein, the Scheduling Order remains in effect.

5. Request for Order. The Parties respectfully request that the Court approve this stipulation and enter the proposed order below.

3. SIGNATURES

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DATED: ______

[LAW FIRM NAME]
By: ________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
Utah Bar No. [NUMBER]
Attorney for [PLAINTIFF]

[SECOND LAW FIRM NAME]
By: ________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
Utah Bar No. [NUMBER]
Attorney for [DEFENDANT]

[// GUIDANCE: Include signatures for all parties. Electronic signatures (“/s/ Name”) are accepted via MyCase filings.]

4. [PROPOSED] ORDER

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Based on the Parties’ Stipulation and good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED that:

1. The Stipulation is APPROVED and incorporated herein.
2. [ORDERED TERM 1].
3. [ORDERED TERM 2].
4. [ORDERED TERM 3 / ADDITIONAL RELIEF].

All other provisions of the Scheduling Order dated [DATE] remain in effect.

DATED this _ day of _____, 20__.

Judge [JUDGE NAME]
District Court Judge
[// GUIDANCE: Insert the judge’s typed name beneath the signature line if required.]

5. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

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I certify that on [DATE], I served the foregoing Stipulation and [Proposed] Order upon all counsel of record via MyCase (Utah’s e-filing system), which provides service pursuant to Rule 5(b). Copies were served by [MAIL / EMAIL] on any non-registered parties:

[NAME]
[ADDRESS / EMAIL]

[NAME OF DECLARANT]
Utah Bar No. [NUMBER]
[// GUIDANCE: Update service method to match actual practice.]

6. FILING & SERVICE CHECKLIST

• Cite Utah authority. Reference Utah R. Civ. P. 6(b), 16, 29, 41, or applicable administrative orders that authorize the stipulation.
• Follow MyCase requirements. File the stipulation and proposed order through MyCase with the correct document type, attach exhibits, and provide an editable Word order if chambers requires it.
• Serve non-MyCase participants. Deliver service by mail or other permitted means to parties not in MyCase and document compliance with Utah R. Civ. P. 5.