Rule 58.1 – Stipulations and Orders

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(a) Forms of stipulations and orders. A stipulation not made in open court shall be in writing, signed by the parties and/or their attorneys, and submitted to the court for approval. The stipulation shall cite the authority and state the reason(s) and factual or other...

Rule 56 – Summary Judgment

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(a) For claimant. A party seeking to recover upon a claim, counterclaim, or cross-claim may, at any time after the expiration of 20 days from the commencement of the action or after service of a motion for summary judgment by the adverse party, move with or without...

Rule 55 – Default

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(a) Entry. When a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend as provided by these rules and that fact is made to appear by motion supported by affidavit or declaration or as otherwise provided hereinbelow,...

Rule 54.2 – Modification of Judgments

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(a) Custody and visitation. A proposed stipulation seeking to establish or amend provisions in a judgment or any order relating to custody or visitation of minor children will not be approved unless there is a showing that the proposal is in the best interests of the...