(a) Each party to an action may obtain stipulated extensions of time not to exceed a total
of twenty-one days in which to file a motion in response to a pleading or any responsive
pleading. This can be done only by filing with the Clerk a written stipulation between
the parties for such extensions, provided, however, that the aggregate time extended to
any party for all extensions by stipulation during the action shall not exceed a total of
twenty-one days. A stipulation filed with the Clerk shall affirmatively state the new
date for response agreed to by the parties and that no prior stipulated extensions to that
party, together with the stipulated extension then filed, exceed a total of twenty-one
days. If no such stipulation is obtained, or if additional extensions beyond the stipulated
periods are requested, the party desiring an extension must obtain the approval of the
Court.
(b) This Rule applies only to extensions of time to plead to a complaint, amended
complaint, counterclaim, or a comparable pleading under Fed. R. Civ. P. 7(a). It does
not permit stipulated extensions of time to respond to motions, Court orders, or other
deadlines. All extensions other than those permitted by this Rule shall be upon motion.
