Consent Motion
/ˈkɒnsɛnt ˈmoʊʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A procedural request agreed by all parties, submitted for the court’s approval without opposition.
The parties filed a consent motion to extend the deadline, which the judge promptly granted.
Forms
- consent motion
- consent motions
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Commentary
A consent motion expedites court approval when all parties agree, often streamlining procedural matters without contentious hearings.
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