IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ________ COUNTY, STATE (Use the heading format provided on the Complaint.

XYZ LENDER, INC., Plaintiffs, v. JOHN SMITH, Defendant :

: : : Case No. 08 CVE 01-1110 Judge: JONES

DEFENDANT JOHN SMITHS MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING

Defendant John Smith moves this Court for an order allowing him an additional 28 days to prepare and file his responsive pleading in the above captioned case, [and so he/she may confer with counsel on how to proceed].

[Sign every motion and pleading!] John Smith 123 Any Street Anytown, OH 43215 (614) 111-3456 Defendant, Pro Se

[You must fill out the certificate of service and mail this motion to every party in the lawsuit. Remember that the court may require multiple copies, so call the clerk of court to find out how many copies are required.]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned certifies that a copy of the foregoing was served upon the following parties by regular USPS mail, postage prepaid, on this ___ day of ______, 20____: Jane Doe Big Law Firm Address Address Attorney for Plaintiff Rick Jones Defendant #2 Address Address Other Defendant #1 ________________________ John Smith