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W.R.C.P. 62.1. — Indicative Ruling on a Motion for Relief That Is Barred by a Pending Appeal

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(a) Relief Pending Appeal. -- If a timely motion is made for relief that the court lacks authority to grant because of an appeal that has been docketed and is pending, the court may:

(1) defer considering the motion;

(2) deny the motion; or

(3) state either that it would grant the motion if the appellate court remands for that purpose or that the motion raises a substantial issue.

(b) Notice to the appellate court. -- The movant must promptly notify the Clerk of the appellate court if the trial court states that it would grant the motion or that the motion raises a substantial issue.

(c) Remand. -- The trial court may decide the motion if the appellate court remands for that purpose.