Minn. R. Adop. P. 15.01

As amended through October 28, 2024

Rule 15.01 - Form

Subd. 1. Generally. An application to the court for an order shall be by motion. Motions may be made for any purpose authorized by statute or these rules.

Subd. 2. Motions to Be in Writing. Except as permitted by subdivision 3, a motion shall be in writing and shall:

(a) set forth the relief or order sought;

(b) state with particularity the grounds for the relief or order sought;

(c) be signed by the person making the motion;

(d) be filed with the court;

(e) be accompanied by a supporting affidavit; and

(f) be accompanied by a memorandum of law, if appropriate.

The requirement of writing is fulfilled if the motion is stated in a written notice of motion. The parties may agree to written submission to the court for decision without oral argument unless the court directs otherwise.

Subd. 3. Exception to Requirement of Written Motion. Unless another party objects, a party may make an oral motion during a hearing. All oral motions and objections to oral motions shall be made on the record. When an objection is made, the court shall determine whether there is good cause to permit the oral motion and, before issuing an order, shall allow the objecting party reasonable time to respond.

Minn. R. Adop. P. 15.01