If you need more time to file your brief in the Appeals Court, you can use this interview to ask for an enlargement of time.

This interview will help you tell the court:

• the reason you need to ask for more time,
• the date by which you are able to file your brief by, within the court guidelines, and
• create a complete certificate of service.

A copy of the motion must be served on all other parties to the appeal.

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More information:

• Motion Practice in the Appeals Court

Can I use this tool?

You can use this form if you are part of a case before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and you need more time to file your brief.

How to select the right court form

Before you start

You will need to know the following information to complete this interview:

• The Appeals Court docket number for your case
• The trial court docket number for your case
• The names of the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) in your trial court case
• The current due date for your brief
• The date by which you are able to file your brief by, within the court guidelines

What happens after you finish

After completing this interview, you will get your completed forms ready for filing. This interview may give you more information about what happens next based on your answers. Learn how to file in Massachusetts.

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