Missed Hearing Motion Steps

Yes, you can include that information to strengthen your motion. Here's a possible revision:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Rhode Island Superior Court
[Court's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Re: Case No. [Your Case Number]
Emergency Motion to Vacate Dismissal
Dear Honorable Judge [Judge's Name],
I, [Your Name], am the plaintiff/defendant in the above-referenced case. I respectfully submit this Emergency Motion to Vacate the Dismissal of my case, which was dismissed on [Dismissal Date] due to my non-appearance at the hearing scheduled for October *, *.
Reasons for Motion:
*. Lack of Notice: I did not receive the notice of the hearing via email in a timely manner. Upon receiving the dismissal notice, I searched my email and discovered the notice of hearing, which I had missed.
*. Health Problems: I am currently experiencing significant health problems that further complicated my ability to manage my case and communications effectively.
*. Additional Efforts:On October *, *, I sent a letter to the defendant's attorney seeking supplementary discovery, further showing that I had no idea about the hearing. Additionally, I have never missed a hearing before.
Request for Relief:
Given the circumstances, I respectfully request that the court vacate the dismissal of my case and reschedule a new hearing date. I am prepared to attend any future hearings and comply with all court requirements.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Name]
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Creating a separate email for court notices and informing the clerk about it can demonstrate your commitment to addressing the issue. Include this information in your motion to show proactive steps taken.
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Here's the updated draft of your emergency motion, including the proactive steps you've taken:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Rhode Island Superior Court
[Court's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Re: Case No. [Your Case Number]
Emergency Motion to Vacate Dismissal
Dear Honorable Judge [Judge's Name],
I, [Your Name], am the plaintiff/defendant in the above-referenced case. I respectfully submit this Emergency Motion to Vacate the Dismissal of my case, which was dismissed on [Dismissal Date] due to my non-appearance at the hearing scheduled for October *, *.
Reasons for Motion:
*. Lack of Notice: I did not receive the notice of the hearing via email in a timely manner. Upon receiving the dismissal notice, I searched my email and discovered the notice of hearing, which I had missed.
*. Health Problems: I am currently experiencing significant health problems that further complicated my ability to manage my case and communications effectively.
*. Additional Efforts: OnOctober *, *, I sent a letter to the defendant's attorney seeking supplementary discovery, further showing that I had no idea about the hearing. Additionally, I have never missed a hearing before.
*. Proactive Steps: To ensure this issue does not recur, I have created a separate email account exclusively for court notices and have informed the court clerk of this new email address.
Request for Relief:
Given the circumstances, I respectfully request that the court vacate the dismissal of my case and reschedule a new hearing date. I am prepared to attend any future hearings and comply with all court requirements.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Name]
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