Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure

Rule 53.4. Repetitive motions and motions to reconsider; time for holding under advisement; automatic denial

Effective January 1, 1990

(A) Repetitive motions and motions to reconsider ruling on a motion.

No hearing shall be required upon a repetitive motion or upon motions to reconsider orders or rulings upon a motion. Such a motion by any party or the court or such action to reconsider by the court shall not delay the trial or any proceedings in the case, or extend the time for any further required or permitted action, motion, or proceedings under these rules.

(B) Effect of court’s delay in ruling upon repetitive motion or motion to reconsider ruling on a motion.

Unless such a motion is ruled upon within five (5) days it shall be deemed denied, and entry of service of notice of such denial shall not be required. This Rule 53.4 does not apply to an original motion for judgment on the evidence under Rule 50 after the jury is discharged, to amend or make additional findings of fact under Rule 52(B), an original motion to correct errors under Rule 59, or for correction of relief from judgments under Rule 60 or to the original motions to the extent expressly permitted or expressly designated as extending time under these rules.