Court Motion
/ˈkɔːrt ˈmoʊʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request made to a court for an order or ruling on a specific legal matter during a case.
The attorney filed a court motion to suppress the evidence.
Forms
- court motion
- court motions
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Commentary
Court motions must be clearly drafted to specify the relief sought and legal grounds, enabling the judge to rule efficiently.
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