Rule 20. Stay of judgment or injunction pending appeal; motion; appellate court motion

(a) A motion for a stay of judgment or injunction pending appeal shall be filed with the clerk of the lower court, and shall include:

1. (1) name, address, and telephone number of the party requesting the motion;
2. (2) the reasons for the motion;
3. (3) affidavits or sworn statements supporting the motion;
4. (4) relevant parts of the record; and
5. (5) certification of the motion on all parties.

(b) The lower court judge shall issue an order granting or denying the motion within 15 days of the motion being filed.

(c) A copy of the motion and of the order shall be transmitted to the appellate court within 24 hours after being filed.

(d) The appellate panel may move the lower court for a stay of judgment if the lower court has failed to issue a stay and the panel determines it would be justified under the facts of the case.