Legal Case Number Transfer Request

LEGAL CASE NUMBER TRANSFER REQUEST

This Legal Case Number Transfer Request is made as of by and between Current Counsel: , and New Counsel: on behalf of Client Name: . The subject case is styled as: in the , bearing Current Case Number: and Requested Case Number (if any): .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the parties are counsel of record for the Client in the action referenced above and seek orderly administration of court records;

WHEREAS, circumstances exist that warrant transfer, reassignment, correction, or consolidation of the case number to reflect the proper assignment, counsel substitution, or clerical correction;

WHEREAS, the parties desire to present a written request to the court clerk and certify that transferring the case number is consistent with applicable court rules and will not prejudice any party or the administration of justice;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows.

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Request: "Case" means the action identified by the Case Title and Current Case Number; "Transfer" means any reassignment, replacement, consolidation, or clerical correction of the Case Number in the records of the Court.

2. REQUEST TO TRANSFER CASE NUMBER

The parties jointly request that the Court Clerk effect a Transfer of the Case Number as described in this Request. The Clerk is requested to (select one or more as applicable): Reassign matter to another case number or calendar; Substitute lead counsel and transfer docket control; Correct clerical error in case numbering; Consolidate with existing case number .

3. AUTHORITY, CONSENT AND INSTRUCTIONS

Each signatory represents and warrants that: (a) they are authorized to request the Transfer on behalf of the Client; (b) they have obtained any required client consent or court authorization; and (c) no party will be prejudiced by the requested Transfer. The parties instruct the Clerk to: make appropriate docket notations, update file references, and treat filings under the new or corrected case number as continuous with the existing record.

4. REASONS FOR TRANSFER; SUPPORTING INFORMATION

The parties state the factual basis for this Request as follows. Provide a concise description of the operative facts and legal justification for the Transfer and list supporting documents filed or attached.

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each party represents and warrants that to the best of its knowledge: (a) the information supplied herein is true and complete; (b) there are no pending motions or orders that would be materially affected by the Transfer without notice to all parties; and (c) no conflicting transfers or duplicative filings exist that would impair this Request.

6. EFFECTIVE DATE

The effective date for the Transfer shall be: , or such other date as ordered by the Court.

7. COSTS AND FEES

Unless otherwise ordered, each party shall be responsible for its own costs and fees arising from this Request. Any court filing fees or administrative charges associated with implementing the Transfer shall be paid by:

Current Counsel New Counsel Client As ordered by the Court

8. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Request shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below by personal delivery, commercial overnight courier, or first-class mail.

9. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Request shall be governed by the substantive law of the jurisdiction of the Court in which the Case is pending without regard to conflict of law principles. This Request constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements. If any provision of this Request is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

10. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Request may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. No waiver of any provision will be effective unless signed in writing by the waiving party. This Request may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one instrument.

11. CERTIFICATION TO THE COURT

The undersigned counsel hereby request that the Court Clerk enter the requested Transfer in the official docket and certify that the statements contained herein are true and correct to the best of their knowledge. The parties request that the Court make any docket notations necessary to reflect continuity of filings and service under the transferred case number.

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