Rule 17-45. Proceedings upon Motion for Summary Judgment

(a) A motion for summary judgment shall be supported by appropriate documents, including but not limited to affidavits, certified transcripts of testimony under oath, disclosures, written admissions and other supporting documents.

(b) Unless otherwise ordered by the judicial authority, any adverse party shall file and serve a response to the motion for summary judgment within forty-five days of the filing of the motion, including opposing affidavits and other available documentary evidence.

(c) Unless otherwise ordered by the judicial authority, the moving party shall not claim the motion for summary judgment to the short calendar less than forty-five days after the filing of the motion for summary judgment.

Committee Notes

(Amended June 30, 2003, to take effect Jan. 1, 2004; amended June 11, 2021, to take effect Jan. 1, 2022.) (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 380.) (Amended June 26, 2000, to