Minn. R. Adop. P. 15.02

As amended through October 28, 2024
Rule 15.02 - Service and Notice of Motion

Subd. 1. Upon Whom. The moving party shall serve the notice of motion and motion, along with any supporting affidavit or other supporting documentation or a memorandum of law, on all parties and any other persons designated by the court.

Subd. 2. How Made. Service of a motion by a Registered User of the E-Filing System upon another Registered User shall be made in compliance with Rule 14.03 of the General Rules of Practice for the District Courts. In all other circumstances, service of a motion shall be made by personal service, U.S. mail, or e-mail or other electronic means agreed upon in writing by the person to be served.

Subd. 3. Time.

(a) Motion. Except for motions pursuant to Rule 29, no motion shall be heard until the moving party serves the following documents on the other parties and files them with the court at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing:
(1) notice of motion and motion;
(2) proposed order;
(3) any affidavits and exhibits to be submitted in conjunction with the motion; and
(4) any memorandum of law the party intends to submit.
(b) Response. Any party responding to the motion shall serve following documents on the moving party and other interested parties and shall file them with the court at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing:
(1) any memorandum of law the party intends to submit; and
(2) any relevant affidavits and exhibits.
(c) Reply Memorandum. The moving party may submit a reply memorandum, limited to new legal or factual matters raised by an opposing party's response to a motion, by serving a copy of such memorandum upon the party or parties and filing the original with the court administrator at least three (3) days before the hearing.

Minn. R. Adop. P. 15.02

Amended effective 7/1/2015.