Motion Hearing
/ˈmoʊʃən ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A court proceeding where parties argue motions, seeking rulings on preliminary or substantive legal issues before trial.
The judge scheduled a motion hearing to decide the admissibility of the evidence.
Forms
- motion hearing
- motion hearings
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Commentary
Motion hearings are typically focused and may be oral or on paper; clarity in motion drafting enhances judicial efficiency.
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