VIRGIN ISLANDS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE Rule 6.1. Motion Requirements; Form; Support; Timing

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Rule 6.1. Motion Requirements; Form; Support; Timing

(a) Requirements. All motions must:

(1) be in writing, signed by the attorney of record or the self-represented litigant—unless made during a hearing or trial;
(2) state with particularity the grounds for seeking the order, including a concise statement of reasons and citation of authorities;
(3) state the relief sought; and
(4) if the motion requests affirmative relief, the motion must be accompanied by a proposed order granting the relief sought.

(b) Form. The rules governing captions and other matters of form in pleadings apply to motions and other papers.

(c) Permitted Filing of Motion, Response, and Reply. Only a motion, a response in opposition, and a reply may be served on other parties and filed with the court; further response or reply may be made only by leave of court obtained before filing. Parties may be sanctioned for violation of this limitation.

(d) Supporting Affidavits or Documents. When allegations of fact not appearing of record are relied upon in support of a party's motion, response, or reply...