A motion is a formal request to a court, asking the court to issue an order or a decision on a certain matter.
Examples of motions could be something as simple as asking the court to grant an extension of time to file an Answer to a Complaint or more complex, such as a Rule 56 motion for summary judgment.
Sample Sentences
The Court is scheduled to decide our motion next Friday.
On a motion for summary judgment, the moving party bears the initial burden of proof.
A motion to dismiss under Rule12(b)(1) must be granted if there is no basis for federal jurisdiction.
