(a) Generally, motions requesting continuances or extensions of time are disfavored, yet they may be granted sparingly and only upon a showing of good cause or when necessary to assure fairness and otherwise avoid manifest injustice. Continuances will not ordinarily be granted ex parte.
(b) Unless time does not permit, motions for a continuance of any scheduled hearing or conference shall be in writing, shall state the reasons therefore and shall be filed and served on all parties.
(c) Motions for an extension of time for the doing of any act required or allowed by these rules or by order of the commission shall be filed and served on all parties prior to the expiration of the applicable time period.
053-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-2