5-2. What are the formatting requirements for motions or oppositions?

A. Motions in the Court of Appeal must be in writing and must state the grounds and relief requested. (Rule 8.54.) Include a proof of service on all parties to the appeal. You may not make a motion in a brief; use a separate document to do so.

B. Neither motions nor oppositions are blue-backed. Staple the documents at the upper left-hand corner. If the documents and supporting exhibits are so voluminous as to make stapling impracticable, you may bind the documents and use a blue cover.

C. The motion or opposition should be as concise as reasonably possible, with a citation to court rules and judicial decisions, and a short discussion of their applicability. There are no special page limits for motions or oppositions in the appellate court rules.

D. The court may rule on the motion at any time after the time for opposition has passed. The court may defer a determination on the motion until it rules on the merits of the appeal.