In the intricate landscape of legal procedures, the FORM 76B, rooted in the Courts of Justice Act, emerges as a critical tool for streamlining the process surrounding motions in court. This form embodies a simplified procedure designed to facilitate the submission and handling of motions, which are essential steps in many legal battles. Through its structured format, FORM 76B ensures clarity and efficiency, guiding involved parties — whether they be plaintiffs, defendants, or others — through the various segments required for a motion to be duly considered by the court. The options presented within the form accommodate a range of scenarios, including motions made on consent of all parties, on notice and opposed, on notice and unopposed, or without notice altogether. A distinctive feature is the flexibility in the method of hearing requested, which can range from in-person attendance to modern alternatives such as teleconference or video conference, underlining the form's adaptation to contemporary legal practices. Moreover, the FORM 76B mandates the disclosure of the order sought by the filing party, the material relied upon for the motion, and the grounds supporting or opposing the motion, thereby ensuring that judges or other legal authorities have a comprehensive basis to make an informed decision. This form also necessitates certification by a lawyer or, in their absence, by the party themselves, signifying the accuracy of the information provided. The procedural clarity and structured guidance offered by FORM 76B are indispensable for the expeditious and orderly progression of legal motions, reflecting an effort to accommodate both the demands of justice and the practicalities of legal practice.
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| Form Name | Form 76B |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
| Other names | affidavits, form 76b, PARTYS, specify |
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FORM 76B |
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Courts of Justice Act |
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SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE MOTION FORM |
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SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE MOTION FORM |
JURISDICTION |
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Judge |
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Master |
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Registrar |
THIS FORM IS FILED BY (Check appropriate boxes to identify the party filing this form as a moving/responding party on this motion AND to identify this party as plaintiff, defendant, etc. in the action)
[] moving party
[] plaintiff
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[] responding party
[] defendant
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[] Other — specify kind of party and name
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MOTION MADE
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on consent of all parties |
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on notice to all parties and unopposed |
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without notice |
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on notice to all parties and expected to be opposed |
Notice of this motion was served on (date): ................................................................................................................................................................
by means of:
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METHOD OF HEARING REQUESTED
[] by attendance
[] in writing only, no attendance
[] by fax
[] by telephone conference under rule 1.08
[] by video conference under rule 1.08
Date, time and place for conference call, telephone call or appearances
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ORDER SOUGHT BY THIS PARTY (Responding party is presumed to request dismissal of motion and costs)
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Extension of time — until (give specific date): |
[] serve claim
[] file or deliver statement of defence
[] Other relief — be specific
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MATERIAL RELIED ON BY THIS PARTY
[] this form
[ ] pleadings
[] affidavits — specify
[] other — specify
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GROUNDS IN SUPPORT OF/IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION (INCLUDING RULE AND STATUTORY PROVISIONS RELIED ON)
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CERTIFICATION BY LAWYER
I certify that the above information is correct, to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of lawyer (If no lawyer, party must sign)
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Date
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THIS PARTY’S LAWYER (If no lawyer, give party’s name, address for service, telephone and fax number.)
OTHER LAWYER (If no lawyer, give other party’s name, address for service, telephone and fax number.)
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THIS PARTY’S LAWYER (If no lawyer, give party’s name, address for service, telephone and fax number.)
OTHER LAWYER (If no lawyer, give other party’s name, address for service, telephone and fax number.)
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DISPOSITION
[] order to go as asked
[] adjourned to
[] order refused
[] order to go as follows:
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[] Successful party MUST prepare formal order for signature
[] No copy of disposition to be sent to parties
[] Other directions — specify
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Judge/Master/Registrar |