---
kind: "section"
citation: "17 C.F.R. § 171.10"
title: "17"
number: "171.10"
heading: "Motions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/17/171.10"
---

# §171.10. Motions.

- (a) **In general.** An application for a form of relief not otherwise specifically provided for in this part shall be made by a written motion, filed with the Proceedings Clerk. The motion shall state the relief sought, basis for the relief and the authority relied upon.
- (b) **Answers to motions.** Unless otherwise provided, a party may file a written response to a motion within five days after service of the motion.
- (c) **Motions for procedural orders.** Motions for procedural orders, including motions for extensions of time, may be acted on at any time, without awaiting a response thereto. Any party adversely affected by such action may request reconsideration, vacation or modification of the action.
- (d) **Dilatory motions.** Frivolous or repetitive motions dealing with the same subject matter shall not be permitted.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 4a, 12a and 21, unless otherwise noted.

### Source

Source: 55 FR 41068, Oct. 9, 1990, unless otherwise noted.