Definition
The [...] is the party issuing the motion.
Movant
After a mistake during the trial, the defendant asks the judge for a new trial.
Motion for new trial
RANDOM QUESTION
How many bones does the human body have?
206
Both sides agree that there is enough evidence, so one side asks the judge to decide the case without a trial.
Motion for summary judgment
To [...] somebody is to subject him or her to continued, unwanted and annoying pestering, often including threats and demands.
harass
A [...] asks the court to decide that an issue is not one that should be heard by the court.
motion to dismiss
The lawyer who asks the court to take an action is the one who filed the motion.
Movant
A [...] asks the court to order either party in a case, or a third party, to take a specified action.
motion to compel
RANDOM QUESTION
How many colors does the rainbow have?
7
RANDOM QUESTION
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Brazil
A [...] asks the court to remove all or part of one party's evidence or of a witness's testimony.
motion to strike
A lawyer asks the judge to order the other party to provide a document.
Motion to compel
The [...] is the party opposing the motion.
nonmovant
RANDOM QUESTION
Who was the first president of Mexico?
Guadalupe Victoria
A [...] asks to court to protect a party or witness from harm or harassment.
motion for protective order
A [...] asks the court to set aside a ruling or jury decision because of an error or exclusion.
motion for a new trial
RANDOM QUESTION
How many types of motions are there?
7
A [...] asks the court to decide a case on the available evidence, without a trial.
motion for summary judgment
The judge decides whether to grant or deny a motion.
Ruling
A [...] asks the court to decide that an issue is not one that should be heard by the court.
motion to dismiss
A [...] is an application in which the party issuing the motion seeks a decision, ruling or order.
motion
The defendant asks the court to move the trial from New York to California.
Motion for change of venue
The court's or a judge's decision on a motion or trial is called a [...].
ruling
The other lawyer disagrees with the motion and argues against it.
Nonmovant
A [...] asks the court to move the trial to another location.
motion for change of venue