What is a motion to extend?

Answer by  Mia20 (150)

Generally, a motion to extend is paperwork that is filed with the court either by somebody representing themselves pro se, or by a person's attorney if they have retained one on their case. The motion asks the judge's permission to change (extend) the date of the hearing, settlement conference, or any other appointment set through the court.

Answer by  anthony (45)

A motion to extend is a court term used to give more time to a plaintiff and/or defendant to request an appeal or supply documents to the judge like transcripts

Answer by  Lynn82 (237)

A motion to extend simply asks the court to continue a certain deadline (for example, a discovery completion deadline or a trial date).

Answer by  hrlamm (109)

Generally, a motion to extend is when someone asks the court for extra time to complete a task or requirement that has been given by the courts to said person.

Answer by  palaeologus (564)

A motion to extend is a paper filed with a court of competent jurisdiction seeking a longer period of time within which an order will be effective or during which another act may or must occur. For example, you can move to extend the time for filing an answer to a complaint or to extend the period of an injunction.