Rule 5.03 - Clerk's Authority on Motion(a) Clerk's Authority to Rule on Motion. Unless a motion is opposed, the clerk of the appellate courts may rule on a motion:(1) for extension of time; (3) to substitute a party; or (4) to withdraw a brief to make corrections.(b) Clerk's Order. The clerk of the appellate courts must enter on the appearance docket an order issued under this rule.