(a) Motions Relating to Informalities in the Record. A motion relating to informalities in the manner of bringing a case into court must be filed within 30 days after the record is filed in the court of appeals. The objection, if waivable, will otherwise be deemed waived.
(b) Motions to Extend Time.
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(1) Contents of Motion in General. All motions to extend time, except a motion to extend time for filing a notice of appeal, must state:
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- (A) the deadline for filing the item in question;
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- (B) the length of the extension sought;
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- (C) the facts relied on to reasonably explain the need for an extension; and
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- (D) the number of previous extensions granted regarding the item in question.
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(2) Contents of Motion to Extend Time to File Notice of appeal. A motion to extend the time for filing a notice of appeal must:
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- (A) comply with (1)(A) and (C);
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- (B) identify the trial court;
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- (C) state the date of the trial court’s judgment or appealable order; and
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- (D) state the case number and style of the case in the trial court.
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(3) Contents of motion to extend time to file petition for review or petition for discretionary review. A motion to extend time to file a petition for review or petition for discretionary review must also specify:
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- (A) the court of appeals;
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- (B) the date of the court of appeals’ judgment;
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- (C) the case number and style of the case in the court of appeals; and
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- (D) the date every motion for rehearing or en banc reconsideration was filed, and either the date and nature of the court of appeals' ruling on the motion, or that it remains pending.
(c) Motions to Postpone Argument. Unless all parties agree, or unless sufficient cause is apparent to the court, a motion to postpone argument of a case must be supported by sufficient cause.