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Top Ten Reasons Why Motions Are Rejected
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CERTIFICATE OF INTEREST
The motion does not include a certificate of interest.
(Fed. Cir. R. 27(a) and 47.4)) -
NO ENTRY OF APPEARANCE OR DECLARATION OF AUTHORITY
The person signing the motion has not entered an appearance or, there is no declaration of authority. (Fed. Cir. R. 47.3(d) and 27(a)(6)) -
OFFICIAL CAPTION OR ABBREVIATED CAPTION
The official caption or abbreviated caption is incorrect.
(Fed. Cir. R. 27(a)(2)) -
NOT ENOUGH COPIES
Not enough copies are provided with the motion, response, or reply.
(Fed. Cir. R. 27(j) and Fed. R. App. P. 27(d)(3)) -
NO PROOF OF SERVICE
A proof of service does not accompany the motion.
(Fed. R. App. P. 25 (d)) -
NO GROUNDS STATED FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME
The motion does not state grounds for an enlargement of time.
(Fed. R. App. P. 27(a)(2)(A) and Fed. Cir. R. 27(a)(4)) -
NO STATEMENT OF CONSENT
The motion does not contain a statement of consent.
(Fed. Cir. R. 26(b)(3) and 27(a)(5)) -
NO COPY OF THE DECISION OR ORDER
No copy of the decision or order is attached to the motion.
(Fed. R. App. P. 27(a)(2)(B)(iii)) -
NO REQUEST IN TITLE OF RESPONSE FOR FURTHER RELIEF
The title of the response does not reflect a request for further relief.
(Fed. R. App. P. 27(a)(3)(B)) -
NO REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT OR DECLARATION
The movant does not include a required affidavit or declaration.
(Fed. R. App. P. 26(b)(5) and 26(b)(1)(B))