2-B Motions Prior to Filing Answer|Response

• Jurisdiction: Arizona

B. Motions Prior to Filing Answer/Response

1. Motion Practice: Generally - 10 days for Response and 5 days for Reply.

RULE:

The party opposing a motion shall have 10 days after service to serve and file any answering memorandum. Within 5 days thereafter the moving party may serve and file a memorandum in reply, which shall be directed only to matters raised in the answering memorandum.

Source: Rule 7.1(a)(3), ARCP; Rule 35(a)(3), ARFLP.

2. Rule 12, ARCP [Rule 29, ARFLP] Motion extends time for service of responsive pleading.

RULE:

Service of a Motion pursuant to Rule 12, ARCP [Rule 29, ARFLP] alters the time periods for the filing of an Answer or other responsive pleading as follows:

a. If the Court denies the Rule 12 [Rule 32] Motion or postpones its decision until trial, the responsive pleading shall be

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